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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was announced 8 months after the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 grades vs the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung EX2F

 WG-3 EX2F 
LaunchedJuly 2013December 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution460k0kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax WG-3

 EX2F WG-3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung EX2F

 WG-3 EX2F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 offers external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 against the EX2F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and EX2F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-3 will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung EX2F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
72
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
53
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
71
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (294g)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung EX2F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung EX2F
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-19 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 294 grams (0.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery life 240 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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