Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung SH100

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung SH100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 2 years after the SH100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-3 scores against the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 against the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and SH100 is 90 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and SH100.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.