Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.