Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung EX2F

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.