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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was announced 11 months later than the G700SE and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS matches up vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh G700SE

 WG-1 GPS G700SE 
LaunchedAugust 2011October 2010Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 G700SE WG-1 GPS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh G700SE

 WG-1 GPS G700SE 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS features outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the G700SE.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and G700SE.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher WG-1 GPS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
35
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
weather proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
23
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh G700SE
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-16 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $0