Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX2000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 4 months prior to the NX2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features outside 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) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the NX2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.