- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax P70 advantages over Ricoh WG-30
Ricoh WG-30 advantages over Pentax P70
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Waterproof
Yes
vs
No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
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More telephoto lens reach
140 mm
vs
112 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.0
vs
12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Nikon S610
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Less expensive
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Manual focus
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Bigger pixels
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Sony DSC-S980
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Wider angle lens
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Longer exposure
Ricoh
WG-30
Sony
DSC-S980
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Larger lens aperture
-
Lighter weight
Compared to Olympus FE-4000
Pentax
P70
Olympus
FE-4000
Ricoh
WG-30
Olympus
FE-4000
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Bigger pixels
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Pentax P80
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Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Olympus FE-4020
Pentax
P70
Olympus
FE-4020
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
Ricoh
WG-30
Olympus
FE-4020
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Larger lens aperture
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Thinner