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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E85 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E85 was launched 11 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E85 grades vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Ricoh WG-70

 E85 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax E85

 WG-70 E85 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2009More modern by 126 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Pentax E85 and Ricoh WG-70

 E85 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax E85 has physical 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-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax E85 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E85 against the WG-70.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E85 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E85 and WG-70.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E85 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax E85
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E85 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
17
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E85
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-70
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax E85
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E85 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Pentax E85 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E85 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio E85Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio E85 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-09-17 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $280