Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a detailed comparison of the Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the WG-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-50. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-2 GPS offers outer dimensions 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 WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS versus the WG-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-2 GPS and WG-50.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.