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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Launched July 2013
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was launched 7 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 scores versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung ST150F

 WG-3 ST150F 
IntroducedJuly 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Pentax WG-3

 ST150F WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST150F

 WG-3 ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outside 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) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 against the ST150F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher WG-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
72
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
39
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
30
really wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST150F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung ST150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $300