Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30

Here is a extensive assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the WG-1 GPS matches up against the WG-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-1 GPS and the WG-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WG-30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.