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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 7 months later than the WB800F which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB800F

 WG-3 GPS WB800F 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB800F WG-3 GPS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB800F

 WG-3 GPS WB800F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outer measurements 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 WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the WB800F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WB800F is 90 and 92 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WB800F.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 GPS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (238g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Samsung WB800F
69
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competitors (238 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
Samsung WB800F Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (238g)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB800F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB800F
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $300