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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was unveiled 10 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the RS1500 matches up against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Ricoh WG-70

 RS1500 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax RS1500

 WG-70 RS1500 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2011More recent by 108 months

Common features in the Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh WG-70

 RS1500 WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RS1500 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the RS1500 compared to the WG-70.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RS1500 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and WG-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older RS1500 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax RS1500
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RS1500 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio RS1500Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio RS1500 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-03-16 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 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 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $280