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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 11 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-3 GPS 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-3 GPS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography info
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (238g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (240 per charge)
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (238g)
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $550