Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 22 months after the GR Digital IV making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-10 grades against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with exterior measurements 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 IV has specifications of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 and the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax WG-10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.