Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE

Here is a in-depth review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 17 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-2 GPS scores versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-2 GPS versus the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 GPS and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 GPS and G700SE.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 GPS to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent WG-2 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.