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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Ricoh WG-50
(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
  • Announced May 2017
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RZ10 matches up against the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh WG-50

 RZ10 WG-50 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax RZ10

 WG-50 RZ10 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2011Newer by 71 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-50

 RZ10 WG-50 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ10 vs the WG-50.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RZ10 and WG-50.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-50 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged RZ10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax RZ10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-50
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax RZ10
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
66
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (178 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (178 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-50
 Pentax Optio RZ10Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Ricoh WG-50
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-07-19 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 178 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $280