Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 2 years after the ST700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-3 scores against the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 provides exterior 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 ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 against the ST700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and ST700.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher WG-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.