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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Released July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

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

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-3 GPS 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

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

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

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

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-3 GPS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
36
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 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 -
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $350 $606