Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-50

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was released 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-1 GPS vs the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 GPS and WG-50 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and WG-50.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Ricoh WG-50 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.