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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Pentax WG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax WG-3 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-3 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 was introduced 14 months before the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the WG-3 matches up versus the WG-M1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-3 WG-M1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kCrisper display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax WG-3

 WG-M1 WG-3 
RevealedSeptember 2014July 2013Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-M1

 WG-3 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax WG-3 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the WG-3 vs the WG-M1.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-3 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-3 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-3 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older WG-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax WG-3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography details
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-3
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
72
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
64
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
35
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax WG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax WG-3Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-3 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-07-19 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $2,000