Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh CX2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the CX2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh CX2. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh CX2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and CX2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and CX2.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 GPS to give more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.