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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WG-30W (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q7 was manufactured 14 months prior to the WG-30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q7 scores vs the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 Q7 WG-30W 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Pentax Q7

 WG-30W Q7 
RevealedOctober 2014August 2013Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Ricoh WG-30W

 Q7 WG-30W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Q7 vs the WG-30W.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and WG-30W is 92 and 91 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Q7 and WG-30W.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q7 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Ricoh WG-30W will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Q7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax Q7
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax Q7
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
has built in flash
not so great battery (250 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q7
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-30W
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging details
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax Q7Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Q7 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-08-08 2014-10-09
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 8 -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $280