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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced July 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was manufactured 7 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 GPS scores against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-3 GPS WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 WG-70 WG-3 GPS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020July 2013More modern by 79 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-3 GPS WG-70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-3 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the WG-70.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-3 GPS and WG-70.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-3 GPS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
69
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (238g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
49
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax WG-3 GPSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2013-07-19 2020-02-04
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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 grams (0.52 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $280