Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC vs Ricoh WG-20

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC grades versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC compared to the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WG-20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and WG-20.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.