Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX11

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX11, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the NX11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX11 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.