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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 7 months before the WG-4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WG-10 scores versus the WG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WG-10 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-4 WG-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-4

 WG-10 WG-4 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the WG-10 and the WG-4.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-4
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-10 Ricoh WG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.20 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $330