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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was announced 19 months after the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the WG-3 grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB150F

					

					

						
 WG-3 WB150F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012More modern by 19 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax WG-3

					

					

						
 WB150F WG-3 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB150F

					

					

						
 WG-3 WB150F 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 versus the WB150F.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WB150F.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

						Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
41
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
42
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 excellent zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
72
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (432mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
54
 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (240 per charge)
49
 manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (188g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB150F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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