Pentax Q7 vs Ricoh WG-50

Below is a in depth overview of the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and WG-50 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was announced 4 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Q7 scores versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q7 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax Q7 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax Q7 has got exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-50 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax Q7 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Q7 compared to the WG-50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and WG-50 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and WG-50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-50 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Q7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.