Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was manufactured 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 grades vs the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 compared to the NX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and NX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax WG-3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.