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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
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Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Announced June 2013
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released August 2011
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the GXR Mount A12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the WG-10 (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-10 was manufactured 23 months later than the GXR Mount A12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 grades vs the GXR Mount A12 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WG-10 GXR Mount A12 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax WG-10

 GXR Mount A12 WG-10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WG-10 GXR Mount A12 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has specifications of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 versus the GXR Mount A12.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and GXR Mount A12 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WG-10 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-10 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-10
Street photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
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weather proofing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-10 Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-08-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/9000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 370g (0.82 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $349