Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh PX

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 24 months later than the PX which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the WG-3 GPS grades against the PX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS compared to the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and PX.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger WG-3 GPS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.