Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 6 months after the WG-4 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the XG-1 grades against the WG-4 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and WG-4 GPS is 66 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration.