Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-4 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the X70 grades vs the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Ricoh WG-4. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 features outside dimensions 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-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 and the WG-4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WG-4 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and WG-4.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.