• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 32.00mm - 96.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax E60 advantages over Ricoh WG-6

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.9 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    176g vs 246g
    Lighter weight

Ricoh WG-6 advantages over Pentax E60

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 96 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 340 vs 250 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    5 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 112k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 32 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax E70

Pentax E60
Pentax E70
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax E60 vs Pentax E70

Ricoh WG-6
Pentax E70
  • $337
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Pentax E70

Compared to Fujifilm A170

Pentax E60
Fujifilm A170
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster shutter
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Pentax E60 vs Fujifilm A170

Ricoh WG-6
Fujifilm A170
  • $337
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $95
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Fujifilm A170

Compared to Pentax E80

Pentax E60
Pentax E80
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Pentax E60 vs Pentax E80

Ricoh WG-6
Pentax E80
  • $337
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Pentax E80

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Pentax E60
Olympus TG-870
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E60 vs Olympus TG-870

Ricoh WG-6
Olympus TG-870
  • $337
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Olympus TG-870

Compared to Ricoh G900

Pentax E60
Ricoh G900
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax E60 vs Ricoh G900

Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh G900
  • $337
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $797
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Ricoh WG-6 vs Ricoh G900

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