Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was brought out 7 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the MX-1 grades versus the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 features external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Pentax MX-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 against the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WG-4 GPS is 84 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged MX-1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.