Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WG-3 has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has external dimensions of 129 x 71 x 19 mm (5.08 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. Pentax WG-3 is 5mm narrower and 7mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G but it is also 14mm thicker.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-3 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax WG-3 is significantly lighter (75g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the WG-3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax WG-3's 3" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.