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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax XG-1 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Launched July 2014
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched within a month of the WG-M1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the XG-1 matches up against the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 XG-1 WG-M1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution460k115kClearer display (+345k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Pentax XG-1

 WG-M1 XG-1 

Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-M1

 XG-1 WG-M1 
LaunchedJuly 2014September 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax XG-1 has outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Pentax XG-1 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XG-1 against the WG-M1.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WG-M1 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively.

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax XG-1
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (567g)
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
52
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax XG-1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (567g)
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Pentax XG-1Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax XG-1 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-07-15 2014-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 567g (1.25 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $2,000