Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28mm (F1.9) lens
- 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe WG-3 GPS was released 4 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh GR Digital III
WG-3 GPS | GR Digital III | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
GR Digital III | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR Digital III
WG-3 GPS | GR Digital III | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh GR Digital III in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the GR Digital III.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and GR Digital III.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR Digital III |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | GR engine III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lbs) | 208g (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $350 | $399 |