Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL170

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL170, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 2 years after the PL170 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-3 matches up against the PL170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys external 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 PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 against the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and PL170.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.