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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Pentax Optio S1 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • Launched February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax S1 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the S1 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was announced 10 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1 matches up against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Ricoh WG-70

 S1 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax S1

 WG-70 S1 
LaunchedFebruary 2020March 2011More modern by 108 months

Common features in the Pentax S1 and Ricoh WG-70

 S1 WG-70 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax S1 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 versus the WG-70.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and WG-70.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax S1 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax S1 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Pentax S1 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax S1 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax Optio S1Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio S1 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-03-02 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
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, 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $174 $280