Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the WG-3 GPS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 3 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS provides outer dimensions 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 S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 GPS vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WG-3 GPS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax WG-3 GPS will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer WG-3 GPS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.