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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 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
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is very well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-10 was unveiled 17 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the WG-10 grades against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WG-10 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2012More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Pentax WG-10

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 WG-10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 WG-10 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 offers physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has proportions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-10 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern WG-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography details
71
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography info
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
24
really wide (24mm)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (550 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-21 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $871