Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax WG-3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the WG-3 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.