Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh GR
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively comparable but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe WG-10 was launched 24 months before the GR II which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-10 grades vs the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GR II
WG-10 | GR II |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Pentax WG-10
GR II | WG-10 | |||
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Introduced | June 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR II
WG-10 | GR II | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 provides external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 vs the GR II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and GR II is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and GR II.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR II will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh GR II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh GR II |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2015-06-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | GR Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 300s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) | 251 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1078 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $599 |