Pentax K-30 vs Ricoh WG-30W

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K-30 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close but the K-30 (APS-C) and WG-30W (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-30 was manufactured 23 months prior to the WG-30W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-30 matches up against the WG-30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Ricoh WG-30W. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-30 against the WG-30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and WG-30W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and WG-30W.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The K-30 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The older K-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.