Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX10

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 3 years after the NX10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the NX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX10.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will offer more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.