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

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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.

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.