Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Its time to examine more closely at the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was released 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-FH25 grades versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 enjoys outside measurements of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-FH25 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-FH25 and the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FH25 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-FH25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.