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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 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 NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Renewed by Samsung NX1100
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 GPS was announced 16 months after the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX1000

 WG-3 GPS NX1000 
ReleasedJuly 2013April 2012More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 NX1000 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1000

 WG-3 GPS NX1000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX1000.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung NX1000
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
56
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
34
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1000
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung NX1000
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2012-04-19
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 240 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $388