Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.