Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was released 4 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RS1500 scores against the WG-30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax RS1500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the RS1500 versus the WG-30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RS1500 and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and WG-30W.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.