Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6
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![Pentax Optio VS20 front Pentax Optio VS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-VS20/Pentax-VS20-front.jpg)
![Ricoh WG-6 front Ricoh WG-6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Ricoh-WG-6/Ricoh-WG-6-front.jpg)
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax VS20 versus Ricoh WG-6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The VS20 was announced 7 years prior to the WG-6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the VS20 scores versus the WG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Ricoh WG-6
VS20 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax VS20
WG-6 | VS20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 73 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax VS20 and Ricoh WG-6
VS20 | WG-6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Pentax VS20 versus Ricoh WG-6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the VS20 vs the WG-6.
![Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.
![Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WG-6.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged VS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-VS20-vs-Ricoh-WG-6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax Optio VS20 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio VS20 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-25 | 2018-02-21 |
Body design | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash on, flash 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) | 3840x2160 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 235 grams (0.52 lbs) | 246 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI122 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $106 | $271 |