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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax Optio WG-2 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89 Imaging
47 Features
46 Overall
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-2 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 was released 7 years before the WG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the WG-2 scores vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 WG-6 WG-2 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-6

		

		

			
 WG-2 WG-6 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the WG-2 against the WG-6.
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-2 and WG-6 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 and WG-6.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-6 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older WG-2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Street photography camera
54
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
60
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (246g)
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
38
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (340 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax WG-2 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-6 as a Travel photography camera
70
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 environment proof
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 more heavy than others in class (246g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography details
47
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
56
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-6
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than others in class (246 grams)
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh WG-6
 Pentax Optio WG-2Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio WG-2 Ricoh WG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2018-02-21
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 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.40 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe    
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $271