Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung PL170

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung PL170, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the PL170 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got external measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the PL170.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and PL170.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.