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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Released July 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 19 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB150F

 WG-3 GPS WB150F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2012Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB150F WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB150F

 WG-3 GPS WB150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides physical measurements 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 WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the WB150F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WB150F.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (238g)
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB150F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-19 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $230