Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh GXR Mount A12. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.