Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Here, we are contrasting the Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe RZ18 was brought out 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RZ18 matches up versus the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Ricoh WG-6
| RZ18 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax RZ18
| WG-6 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 78 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh WG-6
| RZ18 | WG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ18 features outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RZ18 against the WG-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WG-6 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ18 and WG-6.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RZ18 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Ricoh WG-6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2011-09-12 | 2018-02-21 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 pounds) | 246g (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $210 | $271 |