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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-70
(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
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was released 7 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the WG-3 matches up vs the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 WG-3 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax WG-3

		

		

			
 WG-70 WG-3 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2013More recent by 79 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 WG-3 WG-70 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 and the WG-70.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 and WG-70.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the production date  of the cameras into account. The older WG-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-3
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
45
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
50
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-3 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
72
 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
71
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
54
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
49
 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax WG-3 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone jack
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-19 2020-02-04
Physical type 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
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 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $280