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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung ST700

 WG-3 ST700 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Pentax WG-3

 ST700 WG-3 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST700

 WG-3 ST700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Samsung ST700
72
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (240 per charge)
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
Samsung ST700 Vlogging details
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST700
 Pentax WG-3Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung ST700
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $280