Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30

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").

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.