Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax WG-2 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the WG-2 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The WG-2 was launched 5 months later than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-2 grades vs the GR Digital IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-2 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax WG-2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.