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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 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
  • Released January 2010
Ricoh WG-30
(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
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the I-10 matches up vs the WG-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-30

 I-10 WG-30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax I-10

 WG-30 I-10 
AnnouncedOctober 2014January 2010More modern by 57 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30

 I-10 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 offers external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the I-10 against the WG-30.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-25 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $310 $428