Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SH100

Let's look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SH100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 2 years after the SH100 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides 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) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the SH100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and SH100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.