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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the WG-1 GPS scores versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-1 GPS WG-M1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 WG-M1 WG-1 GPS 
RevealedSeptember 2014August 2011Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-1 GPS WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 GPS provides external measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the WG-M1.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 GPS and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography factors
37
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
71
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
42
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $2,000