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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was released 6 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 matches up versus the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-3 WG-20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-20 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-20

 WG-3 WG-20 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WG-3 and the WG-20.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WG-20.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
47
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-07-19 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $370