Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2013
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
- Launched June 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh GR
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively similar but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe WG-3 GPS was manufactured 23 months before the GR II which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the GR II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh GR II
WG-3 GPS | GR II |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
GR II | WG-3 GPS | |||
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Launched | June 2015 | July 2013 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GR II
WG-3 GPS | GR II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the GR II.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and GR II is 90 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and GR II.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The WG-3 GPS contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older WG-3 GPS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GR II Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh GR II |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-07-19 | 2015-06-17 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | GR Engine V |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-16.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 300 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 238g (0.52 lb) | 251g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1078 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $599 |