Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2013
(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
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- New Model is Ricoh WG-6
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe WG-3 was released 19 months before the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-3 grades vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-3 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax WG-3
WG-5 GPS | WG-3 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | July 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-3 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 features external dimensions 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-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the WG-3 and the WG-5 GPS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WG-5 GPS.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older WG-3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Pentax WG-3 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax WG-3 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-07-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
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 data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" 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 shots | 240 shots |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $500 |