Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was introduced 24 months prior to the WG-20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the WG-2 grades against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-2 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-2 and the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and WG-20.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.