Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210
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39 Features
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-3 was launched 2 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-3 grades vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung PL210
WG-3 | PL210 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 31 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax WG-3
PL210 | WG-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung PL210
WG-3 | PL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 provides outside 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) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 vs the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and PL210.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung PL210 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $300 | $200 |