Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1000

Let's look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very similar but the WG-3 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 was unveiled 16 months after the NX1000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-3 matches up versus the NX1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 has 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) while the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 and the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and NX1000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.