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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F 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 WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was brought out 19 months later than the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Samsung WB850F

 WG-3 GPS WB850F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WB850F WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB850F

 WG-3 GPS WB850F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WB850F.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WB850F is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WB850F.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Samsung WB850F Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Samsung WB850F Travel photography details
69
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (238g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (250g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
Samsung WB850F Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (238 grams)
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Samsung WB850F
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSamsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Samsung WB850F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $599