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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Pentax RS1500
(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
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
  • Introduced October 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Ricoh WG-30

 RS1500 WG-30 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax RS1500

 WG-30 RS1500 
IntroducedOctober 2014March 2011Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh WG-30

 RS1500 WG-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography features
35
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography factors
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax Optio RS1500Ricoh WG-30
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