Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was introduced 3 years after the GR Digital III which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-10 matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-10 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GR Digital III is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax WG-10 will produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.