Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung DV300F

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 19 months after the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 matches up versus the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 provides external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 versus the DV300F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and DV300F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.