Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a in depth review of the Casio EX-S5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the EX-S5 (9MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was revealed 7 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S5 matches up versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-S5 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-S5 enjoys outside 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 WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-S5 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S5 and WG-5 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S5 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-S5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.