Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 4 years later than the CL5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the CL5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has exterior measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the CL5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and CL5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and CL5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.