Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Launched April 2013
- New Model is Ricoh GR II
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is relatively similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-3 GPS was announced 4 months later than the GR and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh GR
WG-3 GPS | GR |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR
WG-3 GPS | GR | |||
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Launched | July 2013 | April 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys 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 GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the GR.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and GR is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and GR.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2013-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 300 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238 gr (0.52 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photos | 290 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | DB65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $350 | $971 |