Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K20D Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Ricoh WG-M1
K20D | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax K20D
WG-M1 | K20D | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | June 2008 | More recent by 75 months |
Common features in the Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1
K20D | WG-M1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Pentax K20D and Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K20D vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Pentax K20D | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |