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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax I-10 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 5 years before the WG-20 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the I-10 scores versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 I-10 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax I-10

 WG-20 I-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-20

 I-10 WG-20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the I-10 and the WG-20.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WG-20.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-20
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-25 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $310 $370