Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL320

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was manufactured 4 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-3 grades versus the TL320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL320. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung TL320 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 features outside dimensions 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 TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung TL320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 versus the TL320.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and TL320 is 90 and 98 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and TL320.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer WG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.