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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung SL102, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung SL102

 WG-3 GPS SL102 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SL102 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SL102

 WG-3 GPS SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has external 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) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the SL102.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and SL102.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (238 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (240 per charge)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (238g)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SL102
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $130