Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung ST80

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung ST80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 3 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and ST80.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.