Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax VS20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was released 24 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the VS20 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged VS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.