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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was launched 5 months after the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the Galaxy Camera with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Galaxy Camera WG-3 GPS 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features physical 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 Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (238g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography info
69
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (238 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
50
manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (238 grams)
37
decently wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Alternative name - Wi-Fi
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-19 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 4.8"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $450