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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh WG-30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Released July 2014
Ricoh WG-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 2 months before the WG-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the XG-1 scores vs the WG-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh WG-30

 XG-1 WG-30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30 over the Pentax XG-1

 WG-30 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-30

 XG-1 WG-30 
ReleasedJuly 2014October 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XG-1 vs the WG-30.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and WG-30 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and WG-30.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax XG-1
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-30 Travel photography features
52
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1248mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (567g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-30 Landscape photography advice
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-30 Vlogging details
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-30
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh WG-30
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax XG-1 Ricoh WG-30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2014-07-15 2014-10-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567 grams (1.25 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $428