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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB350F, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 5 months prior to the WB350F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the WB350F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-3 GPS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB350F WG-3 GPS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB350F

 WG-3 GPS WB350F 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2014Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got external 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB350F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WB350F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography features
Samsung WB350F Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (238 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Travel photography highlights
69
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than average (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (240 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (238g)
34
quite wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB350F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB350F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $260