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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 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
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh WG-4
(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
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up versus the WG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-4

 WG-3 WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-4 WG-3 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4

 WG-3 WG-4 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2014Same age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-3 against the WG-4.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WG-4.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-4
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-19 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $330