Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-20

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 3 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the WG-20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-20.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.