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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the Efina (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was brought out 8 months prior to the WG-20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Efina scores versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Ricoh WG-20

 Efina WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax Efina

 WG-20 Efina 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Ricoh WG-20

 Efina WG-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina features outer dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Efina and the WG-20.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Efina and WG-20 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Efina and WG-20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Efina will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (91g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
38
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Efina Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax Efina vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax EfinaRicoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Efina Ricoh WG-20
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-03 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 20cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 91 grams (0.20 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $10 $370