Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.