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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Pentax Optio RZ18 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax RZ18
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RZ18 was manufactured 9 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RZ18 scores against the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Ricoh WG-70

 RZ18 WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax RZ18

 WG-70 RZ18 
RevealedFebruary 2020September 2011Fresher by 102 months

Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh WG-70

 RZ18 WG-70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax RZ18 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the RZ18 compared to the WG-70.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RZ18 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ18 and WG-70.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older RZ18 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
49
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax RZ18 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Pentax RZ18 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax RZ18 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio RZ18Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio RZ18 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-09-12 2020-02-04
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max 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 sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
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 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 - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $210 $280