Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-50

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.