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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced October 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-3 was manufactured 14 months prior to the WG-30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the WG-3 matches up versus the WG-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-30

 WG-3 WG-30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-30 WG-3 
IntroducedOctober 2014July 2013Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-30

 WG-3 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-3 versus the WG-30.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WG-30.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography info
72
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 per charge)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-30
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-19 2014-10-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $428