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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(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
  • Launched July 2013
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was revealed 4 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the WG-3 grades against the WG-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-3 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-50 WG-3 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2013More recent by 46 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-50

 WG-3 WG-50 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-3 vs the WG-50.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-3 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older WG-3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-50 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-3
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-50
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography features
54
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
48
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-3
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-50
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-50
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-50
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-19 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $280