Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB35F

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Samsung WB35F, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 5 months before the WB35F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Samsung WB35F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the WB35F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WB35F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.