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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F 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 EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 8 months later than the EX2F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-3 GPS EX2F 
ReleasedJuly 2013December 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 EX2F WG-3 GPS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung EX2F

 WG-3 GPS EX2F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the EX2F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and EX2F.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (238g)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
69
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
53
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (238g)
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (294 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung EX2F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung EX2F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-19 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 294 gr (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $478