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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W 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
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced October 2014
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was revealed 4 years before the WG-30W and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the WG-1 GPS scores against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh WG-30W

 WG-1 GPS WG-30W 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WG-30W WG-1 GPS 
AnnouncedOctober 2014August 2011More recent by 38 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30W

 WG-1 GPS WG-30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS has got outer 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-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WG-30W.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and WG-30W is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older WG-1 GPS will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Street photography camera
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
37
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
71
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography advice
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh WG-30W
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $280