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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 7 months before the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the WG-10 scores against the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-10 WG-20 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-20 WG-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-20

 WG-10 WG-20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-10 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-10 vs the WG-20.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WG-20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-10 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
71
environment proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-10 Ricoh WG-20
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $370