Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 24 months earlier than the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the WG-2 GPS matches up vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 GPS provides outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 GPS vs the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 GPS and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-2 GPS to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.