Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-20
WG-3 GPS | WG-20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS
WG-20 | WG-3 GPS |
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Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-20
WG-3 GPS | WG-20 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 GPS | Ricoh WG-20 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 238 gr (0.52 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 images | 260 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $370 |