Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released February 2014
- Successor is Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-10 was brought out 7 months before the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-10 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
WG-10 | WG-4 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax WG-10
WG-4 GPS | WG-10 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
WG-10 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 comes with external dimensions 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 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-10 against the WG-4 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-10 and WG-4 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-10 and WG-4 GPS.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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


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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-10 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.7 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 235g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $210 |