Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB250F

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB250F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was announced 7 months later than the WB250F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up against the WB250F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside 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 WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB250F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WB250F is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WB250F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.