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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
I-10 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax I-10
WG-4 GPS | I-10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
I-10 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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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 |