Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GR II

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.

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.

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.

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.