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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB700

 WG-3 GPS WB700 
IntroducedJuly 2013December 2010More modern by 32 months
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB700 WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB700

 WG-3 GPS WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has 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) while the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 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 are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB700.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WB700.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
69
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than others in class (238g)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (240 per charge)
38
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (238 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB700
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB700
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-19 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 125 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) -
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $300