Pentax E70 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E70 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E70 matches up against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E70 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E70 compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.