Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below is a detailed comparison of the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was announced 3 years before the WG-4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RZ10 scores versus the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the RZ10 compared to the WG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ10 and WG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and WG-4.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older RZ10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.