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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(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
Ricoh GR II
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GR II

 WG-10 GR II 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Pentax WG-10

 GR II WG-10 
IntroducedJune 2015June 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR II

 WG-10 GR II 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Ricoh GR II Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (251g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
50
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GR II Travel photography highlights
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (251 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
47
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GR II Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GR II
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh GR II
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