Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX20

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 16 months after the NX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the NX20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX20 is 90 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and NX20.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.