Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs
(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
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the WG-1 (14MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WG-1 was announced 8 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-1 matches up versus the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-1 & Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-1 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Ricoh G900
| WG-1 | G900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Pentax WG-1
| G900 | WG-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 85 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh G900
| WG-1 | G900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-1 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the WG-1 vs the G900.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the WG-1 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-1 and G900.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh G900 to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-1 | Ricoh G900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax Optio WG-1 | Ricoh G900 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-02-07 | 2018-02-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| 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) |
| Highest 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 screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Flash on, flash off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840x2160 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 157g (0.35 lb) | 247g (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $350 | $752 |