Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax RZ18 versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-50 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RZ18 matches up vs the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio RZ18 & Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the RZ18 and the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WG-50.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older RZ18 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.