Pentax Optio W60 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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      Specifications

      General Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      BrandPentaxRicoh
      ModelOptio W60WG-5 GPS
      Predecessor ModelRicoh WG-4 GPS
      Successor ModelRicoh WG-6
      MSRP$379/£259
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 6,400125 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsNormal, Fine, SuperfineExcellent, very good, good
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent Manual
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 140 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom5x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm40 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.50"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Shutter TypeProgrammed AE electronic lens shutter with CCD electronic shutter
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps14.0 fps
      Flash Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Soft
      Red-eye reduction
      Auto
      flash off
      flash on
      auto + redeye
      on + redeye
      Flash Range3.90 m Auto ISO10.40 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesStandard, Program, Green Simplified Mode, Face Recognition (up to 32 faces), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Digital filters, Exposure compensation, Auto Bracketing
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Dimensions98 x 56 x 25 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.98")125 x 65 x 32 mm (4.92 x 2.56 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 5.5 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Battery PackD-LI78D-LI92
      Battery Life240 shots
      Internal Storage36.4 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax Optio W60 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor


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