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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(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
  • Released July 2013
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 19 months prior to the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-3 GPS WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-5 GPS WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2013More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-3 GPS WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-5 GPS.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 GPS and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older WG-3 GPS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (238g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
69
environment proof
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (240 shots)
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (238g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (236 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-19 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $500