Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 and Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Ricoh WG-30
K-3 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax K-3
WG-30 | K-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Ricoh WG-30
K-3 | WG-30 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | October 2014 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Pentax K-3 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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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 |