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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Pentax W60
(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
Ricoh WG-30W
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 W60 WG-30W 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax W60

 WG-30W W60 
ReleasedOctober 2014July 2009Fresher by 64 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-30W

 W60 WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax W60
Street photography with Ricoh WG-30W
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax W60 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W60
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-30W
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Optio W60Ricoh WG-30W
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