Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung HZ50W

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ50W and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 grades vs the HZ50W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 versus the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and HZ50W is 90 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and HZ50W.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.