Pentax E70 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look more closely at the Pentax E70 and Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E70 scores against the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E70 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Pentax E70 and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E70 versus the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and WG-20.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-20 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.