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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
46

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released July 2013
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced 5 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-3 grades against the WG-6 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-6

		

		

			
 WG-3 WG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 WG-6 WG-3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2013More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 WG-3 WG-6 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-3 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 and the WG-6.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 and WG-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-6 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older WG-3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography features
41
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
45
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
60
 image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery (240 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
54
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery life (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-6
72
 weather proofing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery (240 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
70
 great battery life (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 heavier than others in class (246g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
54
 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (240 CIPA)
56
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 weather proofing
 great battery life (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Vlogging camera
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
32
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focusing
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than others in class (246 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-6
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-19 2018-02-21
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 246 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $271