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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung ST65, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 2 years after the ST65 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung ST65

 WG-3 GPS ST65 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 ST65 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST65

 WG-3 GPS ST65 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung ST65 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the ST65.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and ST65.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung ST65
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (238g)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung ST65
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung ST65
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-07-19 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) -
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $130