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

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

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

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Introduced March 2010
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

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.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WG-3 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
IntroducedJuly 2013March 2010More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Pentax WG-3

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC WG-3 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 WG-3 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

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

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).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
manual focus
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography advice
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (355g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography info
72
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competition in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (240 shots)
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (355g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-07-19 2010-03-18
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 355 gr (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
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 shots 410 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $349