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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released July 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung SL202

 WG-3 GPS SL202 
RevealedJuly 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 SL202 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SL202

 WG-3 GPS SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the SL202.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and SL202.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
41
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
69
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung SL202
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-19 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $140