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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 6 months before the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS grades versus the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-3 GPS WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-4 GPS WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 WG-3 GPS WG-4 GPS 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2014Same generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS offers outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-4 GPS.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (2.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than average (235g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (238 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average (235g)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $210