Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was announced 11 months before the NX3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-10 grades vs the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 compared to the NX3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and NX3000.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.