Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was unveiled 18 months after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides physical measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 90 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS features the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The more modern WG-3 GPS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.