Pentax W60 vs Ricoh GR

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Pentax W60 vs Ricoh GR

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax W60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the W60.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Ricoh GR Review.
See real-world photos taken with the GR.

Succeeded by the Pentax W80
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Succeeded by the Ricoh GR II
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Differences

Pentax W60 advantages over Ricoh GR

Less expensive
$330 vs $799 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
More telephoto lens reach
140 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
25 mm vs 34 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
144g vs 243g
Lighter weight

Ricoh GR advantages over Pentax W60

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.69 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~1.60 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

290 vs 205 shots
Capture more photos
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Newer
12 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1229k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
300 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
4.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax W60 Express Review

The most compact APS-C camera on the market; Bright, sharp 28mm f/2.8 prime lens with almost no distortion; Excellent image quality; Extremely customizable; Fast autofocus; Strong built-in flash plus hot shoe.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Crowded and small controls; Burst performance is limited; Muted colors and cool white balance; Has issues with moire and false color.
Read our Ricoh GR Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax V20

Pentax W60

Pentax V20

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More pixels

$203
1/2.35 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax W60 vs Pentax V20

Ricoh GR

Pentax V20

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$203
1/2.35 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Ricoh GR vs Pentax V20

Compared to Nikon S560

Pentax W60

Nikon S560

$330
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

$250
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax W60 vs Nikon S560

Ricoh GR

Nikon S560

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$250
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR vs Nikon S560

Compared to Samsung SL820

Pentax W60

Samsung SL820

$330
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher extended ISO

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

Compare Pentax W60 vs Samsung SL820

Ricoh GR

Samsung SL820

$799
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh GR vs Samsung SL820

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Pentax W60

Nikon Coolpix A

$330
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax W60 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Ricoh GR

Nikon Coolpix A

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$1097
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Ricoh GR vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Pentax W60

Ricoh GR II

$330
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$538
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax W60 vs Ricoh GR II

Ricoh GR

Ricoh GR II

$799
APS-C

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Ricoh GR vs Ricoh GR II

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