Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a comprehensive review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 6 months prior to the WG-20 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.