Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung HZ15W

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 4 years after the HZ15W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung HZ15W. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the HZ15W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and HZ15W is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and HZ15W.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.