Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is pretty similar but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The WG-10 was launched 3 years after the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-10 matches up versus the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-10 against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 93 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax WG-10 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.