Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung TL210

Below, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung TL210, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 3 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features physical 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 TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the TL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and TL210.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.