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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F 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 WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was introduced 5 months before the WB350F so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the WG-3 scores vs the WB350F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB350F

 WG-3 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax WG-3

 WB350F WG-3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB350F

 WG-3 WB350F 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 provides external dimensions 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 WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 vs the WB350F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WB350F is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WB350F.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Portrait photography camera
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Samsung WB350F Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (276g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography factors
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
34
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB350F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $260