Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1

Following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 14 months prior to the NX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys physical 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 NX1 has measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the NX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX1 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.