Look out GoPro, because Ricoh is getting ready to jump into action camera market with both feet. The Ricoh WG-M1 Action Camera ($299) is available for preorder now and will ship some time next month. Standard specs include a 14MP CMOS sensor, a super-wide lens with an 160-degree field of view, 1080/30p video, Wi-Fi, and a 1.5″ LCD screen. The really cool thing that sets this camera apart is its water-resistance without any additional housing. The WG-M1 is waterproof to 32 feet on its own. That means unless you’re doing some deep water diving you should be good to go. Additional features include shock-resistance up to six feet, high-speed continuous shooting of still images up to 10 images per second, and a strap with an included carabiner. Multiple mounts will be available at release for shooting in any situation.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC GM1 ($749) is the latest in MILC’s (mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras). It features a MFT (micro four thirds) sensor which has 16.84 megapixels. The Lumix DMC GM1 shares the same sensor and delivers the same photo quality as Panasonic’s bigger and more expensive GX7. In the $749 package you get the […]