Reasons to choose WG-8
Released in 2024, WG-8 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20 MP effective resolution, and a 242 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax WG-8
vs Ricoh G900 II
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
WG-828 mm²
G900 II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The WG-8 and G900 II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
WG-8MetricG900 II
20 MPEffective pixels20 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.19 µmPixel pitch1.19 µm
1.42 µm²Pixel area1.42 µm²
70.28 MP/cm²Pixel density70.28 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
242 gWeight242 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
DB-110 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryDB-110 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The WG-8 and G900 II have the same sensor area. The WG-8 and G900 II have the same body weight. The WG-8 and G900 II have the same effective resolution. The WG-8 and G900 II were both released in 2024. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose G900 II
Released in 2024, G900 II has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 20 MP effective resolution, and a 242 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.