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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released July 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung CL80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 3 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung CL80

 WG-3 GPS CL80 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2010More recent by 43 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 CL80 WG-3 GPS 
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung CL80

 WG-3 GPS CL80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the CL80.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and CL80 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and CL80.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (238g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
69
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
has focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung CL80
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung CL80
Alternate name - ST5500
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-19 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238g (0.52 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $400