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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 6 months later than the PX so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the WG-2 GPS scores vs the PX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Ricoh PX

 WG-2 GPS PX 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 PX WG-2 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh PX

 WG-2 GPS PX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 GPS and the PX.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and PX.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh PX Portrait photography highlights
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography highlights
Ricoh PX Sports photography highlights
38
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh PX Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Ricoh PX
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $329