Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-30W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the X70 grades against the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X70 against the WG-30W.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WG-30W is 71 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-30W to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.