Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
47 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung TL350
WG-3 | TL350 | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Pentax WG-3
TL350 | WG-3 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung TL350
WG-3 | TL350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |