Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung EX2F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.