Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 5 months prior to the WB2200F so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the WB2200F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung WB2200F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the WB2200F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WB2200F is 90 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WB2200F.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.