Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the WG-3 (16MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the WG-3 (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The WG-3 was revealed 3 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the WG-3 matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the WG-3 versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The WG-3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax WG-3 will provide more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent WG-3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.