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Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Pentax K20D front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K10D
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K20D was unveiled 7 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K20D scores vs the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Ricoh WG-M1

 K20D WG-M1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax K20D

 WG-M1 K20D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014June 2008More recent by 75 months

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1

 K20D WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K20D provides exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K20D and the WG-M1.

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and WG-M1 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K20D and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K20D will give greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
53
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K20D
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7")
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K20D
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
9
no video recording
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax K20DRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax K20D Ricoh WG-M1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-06-25 2014-09-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - (1×)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI50 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $2,000