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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was unveiled 11 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2012Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax WG-3

 Galaxy Camera 3G WG-3 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 WG-3 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 provides external measurements 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 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 versus the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern WG-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
72
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax WG-3Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-19 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $606