Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-30W
I-10 | WG-30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax I-10
WG-30W | I-10 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 57 months |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30W
I-10 | WG-30W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Contrast the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |