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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the RZ10 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RZ10 grades versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 RZ10 WG-M1 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax RZ10

 WG-M1 RZ10 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2011More modern by 38 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-M1

 RZ10 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the RZ10 versus the WG-M1.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RZ10 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and WG-M1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged RZ10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
35
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (178 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (178 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography highlights
43
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (178 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ10 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone port
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Pentax RZ10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ10 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax Optio RZ10Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio RZ10 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 190 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $2,000