Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very comparable but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-3 GPS was revealed 3 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX5. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung NX5
WG-3 GPS | NX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 39 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
NX5 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX5
WG-3 GPS | NX5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the NX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and NX5 is 90 and 80 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and NX5.
As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 GPS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will produce more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung NX5 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-07-19 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 11.00 m |
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 | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 400 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $350 | $499 |