Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
- Revealed July 2009
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax W60 versus Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe W60 was launched 9 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the W60 grades against the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W60 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh WG-6
W60 | WG-6 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax W60
WG-6 | W60 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | July 2009 | Fresher by 105 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-6
W60 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Pentax W60 versus Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the W60 vs the WG-6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WG-6 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and WG-6.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older W60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-01 | 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 | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | Flash on, flash off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 340 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI78 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $271 |