Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Here, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was unveiled 21 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-S5 scores versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-S5 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 has external dimensions of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-S5 versus Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S5 and the G700SE.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and G700SE is 97 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and G700SE.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh G700SE to provide more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be behind in sensor technology.