Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh G900

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Contrast the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.