Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-6

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

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.