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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-10 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 23 months later than the PX making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the WG-10 matches up against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh PX

 WG-10 PX 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2011Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax WG-10

 PX WG-10 

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh PX

 WG-10 PX 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-10 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX 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 dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WG-10 and the PX.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and PX.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh PX to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger WG-10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
Ricoh PX Portrait photography information
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh PX Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh PX Travel photography highlights
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh PX
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh PX
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.7 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI92 DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $329