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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
39
Overall
40

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-50, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was manufactured 6 years prior to the WG-50 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-2 scores versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Ricoh WG-50

 WG-2 WG-50 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax WG-2

 WG-50 WG-2 
RevealedMay 2017February 2012Newer by 64 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-50

 WG-2 WG-50 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-2 provides external measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the WG-2 vs the WG-50.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WG-50 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and WG-50.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged WG-2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-2
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography highlights
38
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-50 Travel photography features
70
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-50 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-50
 Pentax Optio WG-2Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio WG-2 Ricoh WG-50
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2017-05-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $280