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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was launched 7 years before the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the WG-10 grades against the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-10 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-70 WG-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2020June 2013More recent by 80 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-10 WG-70 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax WG-10 features physical measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-10 and the WG-70.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and WG-70 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WG-70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax WG-10
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
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weather sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax WG-10 Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $280