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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
37
Overall
46

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28mm (F2.5) lens
  • 140g - 113 x 70 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The WG-10 was revealed 2 years after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-10 scores against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WG-10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
RevealedJune 2013September 2010Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 over the Pentax WG-10

 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 WG-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

 WG-10 GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WG-10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-10 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (140g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Travel photography factors
71
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
lighter than average (140 grams)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (320 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Landscape photography details
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (140g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2010-09-21
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR Engine III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 180 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 1.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 167 gr (0.37 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 images
Form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $566