Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z16 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z16 grades against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z16 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z16 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z16 and WG-5 GPS is 99 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z16 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.