Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was introduced 9 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WG-2 GPS grades vs the WG-70 in relation to 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-70. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the WG-70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 GPS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and WG-70.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older WG-2 GPS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.