Pentax E70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax E70 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was launched 6 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E70 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 features outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E70 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E70 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.