Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750
90 Imaging
40 Features
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93 Imaging
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50 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced September 2011
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung WB750, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe WG-3 was introduced 23 months later than the WB750 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 matches up against the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Samsung WB750
WG-3 | WB750 | |||
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Introduced | July 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Pentax WG-3
WB750 | WG-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung WB750
WG-3 | WB750 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung WB750 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 vs the WB750.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WB750 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WB750.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 to deliver more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax WG-3 | Samsung WB750 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-07-19 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4096 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $339 |