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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 I-10 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax I-10

 WG-4 GPS I-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 I-10 WG-4 GPS 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the I-10 and the WG-4 GPS.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older I-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (235 grams)
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-25 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $310 $210