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Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and WG-30 (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and WG-30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the WG-30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-3 scores against the WG-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Ricoh WG-30

 K-3 WG-30 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax K-3

 WG-30 K-3 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Ricoh WG-30

 K-3 WG-30 
LaunchedApril 2014October 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 vs the WG-30.

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and WG-30 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and WG-30.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-3 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (560 per charge)
45
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery (560 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery (560 CIPA)
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax K-3Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax K-3 Ricoh WG-30
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2014-04-10 2014-10-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1216 not tested
Other
Battery life 560 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $639 $428