Pentax WG-2 vs Samsung WB350F

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-2 and Samsung WB350F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was brought out 23 months earlier than the WB350F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the WG-2 scores against the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Samsung WB350F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Samsung WB350F Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-2 against the WB350F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WB350F is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and WB350F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.