Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The E85 was introduced 6 years prior to the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E85 scores against the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E85 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax E85 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax E85 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E85 compared to the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.