Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 9 years before the WG-50 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the WG-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 vs Ricoh WG-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 vs the WG-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and WG-50 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WG-50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-50 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.