Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-2 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-2 was launched 2 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-2 matches up versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-2 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 against the GR Digital III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-2 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax WG-2 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger WG-2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.