Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
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- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung CL5
WG-3 GPS | CL5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
CL5 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung CL5
WG-3 GPS | CL5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung CL5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung CL5 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL10 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2009-02-23 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $391 |