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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 front
Portability
84
Imaging
53
Features
39
Overall
47

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 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
  • Released July 2013
Ricoh GXR Mount A12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1/9000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 370g - 120 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GXR Mount A12 (12MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GXR Mount A12 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was released 24 months after the GXR Mount A12 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the GXR Mount A12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WG-3 GPS GXR Mount A12 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR Mount A12 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 GXR Mount A12 WG-3 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12

 WG-3 GPS GXR Mount A12 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got 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) and the Ricoh GXR Mount A12 has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh GXR Mount A12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the GXR Mount A12.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and GXR Mount A12 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and GXR Mount A12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The WG-3 GPS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (238 grams)
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
high shutter speed (1/9,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Travel photography details
69
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (240 shots)
heavier than average (238g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh GXR Mount A12
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (240 per charge)
52
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (238g)
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR Mount A12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR Mount A12
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh GXR Mount A12
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh GXR Mount A12
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-07-19 2011-08-05
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/9000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 9.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 370 grams (0.82 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 70 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (5 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $349