Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was released 6 years before the WG-50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the VS20 grades vs the WG-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax VS20 has outer measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 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).

Examine the Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the VS20 vs the WG-50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and WG-50 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the VS20 and WG-50.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged VS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.