Clicky

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung TL350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The WG-3 was introduced 3 years after the TL350 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 grades vs the TL350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung TL350

 WG-3 TL350 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-3

 TL350 WG-3 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL350

 WG-3 TL350 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung TL350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 compared to the TL350.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and TL350.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-3 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography information
Samsung TL350 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL350 Sports photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography details
Samsung TL350 Travel photography details
72
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL350
 Pentax WG-3Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as - WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-19 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 195g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $400