Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-1L

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung GX-1L, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 7 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung GX-1L. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the GX-1L.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and GX-1L is 90 and 69 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and GX-1L.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will result in more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.