Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-3 was introduced 5 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the WG-3 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-3 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax WG-3
Galaxy Camera 2 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
WG-3 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | January 2014 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 2.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-07-19 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 400 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $400 |