Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WG-4 GPS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was unveiled 6 months before the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Q7 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Q7 versus the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q7 and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q7 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.