Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 & Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are available at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.