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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro front
Portability
77
Imaging
52
Features
31
Overall
43

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 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
  • Revealed July 2013
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 50mm (F2.5) lens
  • 453g - 114 x 70 x 77mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 3 years later than the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WG-3 GPS GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
LaunchedJuly 2013November 2009More recent by 45 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro WG-3 GPS 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

 WG-3 GPS GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with external 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) whilst the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 GPS against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 90 and 77 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels 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 produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (238 grams)
62
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (50mm)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others (238 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
49
flash built-in
low battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (240 per charge)
46
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (50mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (320 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging advice
Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (238 grams)
20
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2009-11-10
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - GR engine III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 180 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238g (0.52 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0")
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 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $566