Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.