Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax K-1

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Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax K-1

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

Go in depth with our full Ricoh WG-30 Review.

35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 204,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-1 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-1 in the real world.
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Compare Pentax K-1 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-1 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Ricoh WG-50
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-1 II
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Differences

Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Pentax K-1

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
30 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
192g vs 1015g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-1 advantages over Ricoh WG-30

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

760 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
36.4 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
30 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
4.6 fps vs 1.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

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Review Excerpt

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Unlocks the full potential of full-frame Pentax lenses; Excellent image quality; Great ergonomics and build; Very compact for full-frame; Decent performance; Fast autofocus with great low-light capabilities; Very wide sensitivity range; Bright, accurate viewfinder; Articulated LCD; Stabilization, Wi-Fi and GPS in-camera
No built-in flash strobe; Quite heavy compared to APS-C flagships; Somewhat soft images and blown highlights by default in JPEG mode; Warm Auto white balance indoors; Slow startup and buffer clearing; Small top-deck status display; Weak viewfinder illumination; Below-average battery life for DSLR
Read our Pentax K-1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D810

Ricoh WG-30

Nikon D810

$182
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Nikon D810

Pentax K-1

Nikon D810

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2997
35mm

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Nikon D810

Compared to Canon 5DS

Ricoh WG-30

Canon 5DS

$182
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon 5DS

Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1549
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Canon 5DS

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Ricoh WG-30

Canon 5DS R

$182
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon 5DS R

Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS R

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
35mm

Fast startup
More cross-type AF points

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Ricoh WG-30

Canon 5D Mark IV

$182
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Pentax K-1

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1800
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Ricoh WG-30

Pentax K-1 II

$182
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Internal flash

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Ricoh WG-30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 II

$1800
35mm

$1747
35mm

Higher extended ISO

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