Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Updated by Samsung GX-20
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung GX-10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) use different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe WG-3 was revealed 6 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the WG-3 grades against the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung GX-10
WG-3 | GX-10 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | September 2006 | Newer by 84 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Crisper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax WG-3
GX-10 | WG-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung GX-10
WG-3 | GX-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 versus the GX-10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and GX-10 is 90 and 59 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and GX-10.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-3 will give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 793g (1.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $300 | $850 |