Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released 6 months prior to the WG-4 GPS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the WG-3 scores vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-3 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-3 against the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-4 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.