Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ25W

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and HZ25W (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 3 years after the HZ25W which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-3 matches up vs the HZ25W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ25W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 compared to the HZ25W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and HZ25W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and HZ25W.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.