Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2009
(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
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Released October 2014
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W60 was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-30W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W60 matches up against the WG-30W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio W60 and Ricoh WG-30W. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax W60 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh WG-30W
W60 | WG-30W | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax W60
WG-30W | W60 | |||
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Released | October 2014 | July 2009 | Fresher by 64 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-30W
W60 | WG-30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax W60 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W60 compared to the WG-30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WG-30W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and WG-30W.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older W60 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-30W |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2014-10-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 300 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI78 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $300 | $280 |