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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-30W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the I-10 scores against the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 I-10 WG-30W 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

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

 WG-30W I-10 
LaunchedOctober 2014January 2010Newer by 57 months

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

 I-10 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 provides outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the I-10 vs the WG-30W.

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

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

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

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 - 300 photographs
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 1 1
Launch price $310 $280