Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV
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![Pentax Optio WG-2 front Pentax Optio WG-2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-WG-2/Pentax-WG-2-front.jpg)
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview
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.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV
WG-2 | GR Digital IV |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Pentax WG-2
GR Digital IV | WG-2 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
WG-2 | GR Digital IV | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and GR Digital IV is 91 and 92 respectively.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-WG-2-vs-Ricoh-GR-Digital-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 | Ricoh GR Digital IV | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Ricoh GR Digital IV |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-09-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 390 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $599 |