Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL210

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL210, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 3 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-3 grades versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung TL210 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 has got external measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 compared to the TL210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and TL210 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and TL210.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.