Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
(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
- Introduced October 2014
Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Pentax RS1500 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The RS1500 was announced 4 years before the WG-30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RS1500 scores vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Ricoh WG-30
RS1500 | WG-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax RS1500
WG-30 | RS1500 | |||
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Introduced | October 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 43 months |
Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh WG-30
RS1500 | WG-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions 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 RS1500 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RS1500 versus the WG-30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and WG-30.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-30 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications
Pentax Optio RS1500 | Ricoh WG-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax Optio RS1500 | Ricoh WG-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-03-16 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 157g (0.35 lbs) | 192g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $428 |