• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 624.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax X70 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    624 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Pentax X70

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    30 mm vs 99 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 411g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • 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
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-565UZ

Pentax X70
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax X70 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Compared to Olympus SP-590UZ

Pentax X70
Olympus SP-590UZ
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster shutter
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Ricoh WG-30
Olympus SP-590UZ
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $450
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Compared to Nikon P90

Pentax X70
Nikon P90
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Nikon P90

Ricoh WG-30
Nikon P90
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon P90

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Pentax X70
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax X70 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Ricoh WG-30
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Compared to Pentax X90

Pentax X70
Pentax X90
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Pentax X70 vs Pentax X90

Ricoh WG-30
Pentax X90
  • $182
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax X90

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