Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX1000

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.

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

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.

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

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.