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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(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
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the X70 grades against the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 X70 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax X70

 WG-4 GPS X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 X70 WG-4 GPS 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X70 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WG-4 GPS is 71 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WG-4 GPS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography advice
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sports photography details
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competition (235 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X70
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Pentax X70Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X70 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-03-02 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 235g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $210