Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung GX-1S, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung GX-1S. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the GX-1S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and GX-1S is 90 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and GX-1S.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.