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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a complete review of the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 7 months later than the WB35F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XG-1 grades versus the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Samsung WB35F

 XG-1 WB35F 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2014Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax XG-1

 WB35F XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB35F

 XG-1 WB35F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the XG-1 and the WB35F.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and WB35F is 66 and 93 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WB35F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger XG-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
45
amazing zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography details
Samsung WB35F Travel photography details
52
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1248mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (567g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
45
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
43
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging information
Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (567 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax XG-1Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax XG-1 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LB-060 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $599 $130