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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 11 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-3 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax WG-3

 Galaxy Camera 4G WG-3 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 WG-3 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has got 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 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent WG-3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography factors
72
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (240 shots)
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax WG-3Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 measurements 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 All around 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $550