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 Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Pentax WG-1 GPS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). Pentax WG-1 GPS has external dimensions of 116 x 59 x 29 mm (4.55 x 2.3 x 1.12″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Pentax WG-1 GPS. Pentax WG-1 GPS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 8mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Pentax WG-1 GPS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Pentax WG-1 GPS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax WG-1 GPS is significantly lighter (68g ) than the Ricoh WG-4 GPS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax WG-1 GPS's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.