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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax I-10 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was announced 5 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the I-10 scores vs the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 I-10 WG-M1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax I-10

 WG-M1 I-10 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010More recent by 56 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-M1

 I-10 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax I-10 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the 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 are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the I-10 compared to the WG-M1.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $310 $2,000