Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung SL202

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung SL202, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 4 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-3 grades versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 compared to the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and SL202.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.