Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-10

Lets look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the GX-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and GX-10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS should have a benefit in sensor technology.