Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
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Lets look closer at the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the W60 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| W60 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 2.5" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax W60
| WG-M1 | W60 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Common features in the Pentax W60 and Ricoh WG-M1
| W60 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W60 vs the WG-M1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W60 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and WG-M1.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged W60 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model type | Pentax Optio W60 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI78 | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $2,000 |