Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung TL100
WG-3 GPS | TL100 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 56 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
TL100 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung TL100
WG-3 GPS | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys exterior measurements 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 TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the TL100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 GPS and TL100.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Samsung TL100 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
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 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 219g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $22 |