Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR

Below is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GR (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was released 3 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 grades versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has proportions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 compared to the GR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and GR is 93 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and GR.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.