Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB750

Let's look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB750, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 23 months later than the WB750 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Samsung WB750 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB750 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the WB750.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WB750.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 GPS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.