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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax WG-1
(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
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-1 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 was brought out 6 months prior to the PX so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-1 grades against the PX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-1 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax WG-1

 PX WG-1 

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh PX

 WG-1 PX 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax WG-1 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the WG-1 against the PX.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-1 and PX.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh PX to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography info
Ricoh PX Portrait photography info
34
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Street photography info
Ricoh PX Street photography info
54
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
36
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-1 Vlogging factors
Ricoh PX Vlogging factors
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax WG-1 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio WG-1Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 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/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $329