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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung DV150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 7 months after the DV150F so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung DV150F

 WG-3 GPS DV150F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 DV150F WG-3 GPS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung DV150F

 WG-3 GPS DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the DV150F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and DV150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and DV150F.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 GPS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (238g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than others (238g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 shots)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than others (238 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung DV150F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $350 $150