Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS
Samsung NX2000

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax WG-2 GPS WG-2 GPS vs WG-3 GPS
Successor:
General
Model Number:	WG-3 GPS	NX2000
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$349.95	$649.99
Street Price:	$229.00	$679.99
Date Available:	2013-03-15	2013-05-31
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	8.4 oz (239 g) includes batteries	8.0 oz (228 g)
Size:	4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3 in. (125 x 64 x 33 mm)	4.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (119 x 65 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes	No
Waterproof Depth:		n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Samsung
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	20.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	368.95mm² (23.50mm x 15.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.34 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		75
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		12.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		908
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif 2.3)	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO, .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.5	8.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (30p) 1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Samsung NX
Lens:	Pentax zoom lens; 9 elements in 7 groups, 4 aspherical elements	Samsung 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 II ED NX
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm	30 - 77mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 18mm	20 - 50mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x	2.50x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	40.5mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 28.8x total at VGA	Up to 2x i-Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, 1cm Macro, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus	Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.7
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	1,152,000 dots (384,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	125	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400	Auto (selectable, up to ISO 3200), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 (1 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: White Light), Manual	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 4 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	HDR, Night Scene, Handheld Night Snap (ISO 125-1600), Movie, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Digital Microscope (2M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Interval Shot, Interval Movie, High Speed Movie (VGA, 120 FPS capture, 30 FPS playback), Time-Lapse Movie, 1CM Macro Movie, Digital SR, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Fireworks, Night Scene Portrait, Food, Digital Wide (5M), Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Report (1280x960, ISO 125-1600), Green (ISO 125-1600)	Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face; Smart Filter: Vignetting, Minature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash Drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Selective Color (R/G/B/Y 4 Colors); Smart Range+; HDR
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2-30 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye	Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	8.0 m / 26.2 ft.
Flash Range Description:	34 ft (wide, auto ISO), 14 ft (tele, auto ISO)	Bundled SEF8A flash has GN 8m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync:		1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		.SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (AVC H.264 video with 32Khz 16-bit stereo PCM audio)	MP4 (H.264) with AAC stereo audio
Included Memory:	70.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional IR	Optional wired (SR2NX02) via USB
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type D)	Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.68
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.5	8.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	60
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.11 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.022 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	240 shots	340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI92	Proprietary BP1130
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary BP1130 lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Software CD ROM	Adobe Lightroom, iLauncher
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP(SP3)/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.4+	Windows XP SP2 / Vista / 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Dual Sensor-shift & Pixel Track Shake Reduction, f/2.0 4x lens, Full HD 1080p Movies, Waterproof (45.9'), Shockproof (6.5'), Crushproof (220 LBF), Coldproof (14 degrees F), Dustproof (JIS 6), Wireless charging capability, Built-in GPS. Available in purple or green.	3.7" capacitive touch panel LCD, DRIMe IV engine, 8fps burst mode, Smart Camera 2.0, built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) and NFC, AutoShare. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, SEF8A flash and 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. Available in white, black or pink.