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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung PL210

 WG-3 PL210 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Pentax WG-3

 PL210 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung PL210

 WG-3 PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL210 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung PL210
 Pentax WG-3Samsung PL210
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