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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Announced July 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Photography Glossary

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was revealed 5 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-3 GPS matches up vs the WG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-6

 WG-3 GPS WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-6 WG-3 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2013Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-6

 WG-3 GPS WG-6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 GPS features exterior dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-6.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 GPS and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-3 GPS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-6
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (238g)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (238g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
70
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (240 shots)
56
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
weather proof
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition (238 grams)
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (246 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-6
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh WG-6
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-19 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 3840x2160
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 pounds) 246 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" 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 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $350 $271