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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WB35F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-3 scores versus the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB35F

 WG-3 WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax WG-3

 WB35F WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB35F

 WG-3 WB35F 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2014Same generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 vs the WB35F.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax WG-3Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax WG-3 Samsung WB35F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-19 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $130