Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WG-3 has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.9 x 2.5 x 1.3″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-70 has external dimensions of 123 x 62 x 30 mm (4.84 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and the Ricoh WG-70. Ricoh WG-70 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Pentax WG-3.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-70.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-70 is significantly lighter (37g ) than the Pentax WG-3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Pentax WG-3's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-70's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.