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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 2 years after the ST95 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-3 matches up versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung ST95

 WG-3 ST95 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Pentax WG-3

 ST95 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST95

 WG-3 ST95 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 features external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 vs the ST95.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and ST95.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging information
Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
36
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung ST95
 Pentax WG-3Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 Samsung ST95
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-07-19 2011-01-19
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 125 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) -
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $145