Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB700
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced December 2010
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The following is a complete review of the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB700, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 was introduced 2 years after the WB700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-3 grades versus the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB700
| WG-3 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2013 |  | December 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax WG-3
| WB700 | WG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB700
| WG-3 | WB700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 offers 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 and the WB700.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WB700 is 90 and 98 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and WB700.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
| Pentax WG-3 | Samsung WB700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung WB700 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-07-19 | 2010-12-28 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | - |
| Flash modes | 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | - |
| 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 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $300 | $300 |