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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Revealed October 2010
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 2 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-3 GPS G700SE 
RevealedJuly 2013October 2010Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 G700SE WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh G700SE

 WG-3 GPS G700SE 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the G700SE.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and G700SE.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
focusing manually
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (240 per charge)
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging factors
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (238g)
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (307g)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-19 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 240 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $0