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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

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

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released October 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 2 months before the WG-30W so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XG-1 scores vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 XG-1 WG-30W 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

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

 WG-30W XG-1 

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

 XG-1 WG-30W 
ReleasedJuly 2014October 2014Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 offers exterior 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) and the Ricoh WG-30W has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the XG-1 and the WG-30W.

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

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and WG-30W is 66 and 91 respectively.

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

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (567g)
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography factors
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-30W
52
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging features
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (567 grams)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax XG-1 Ricoh WG-30W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 567 gr (1.25 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LB-060 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $599 $280