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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z29 was revealed 7 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z29 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z29 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-Z29

 WG-5 GPS EX-Z29 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2009Fresher by 72 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k115kSharper display (+345k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-Z29 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z29 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z29 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z29 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z29 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-Z29 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z29
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
69
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
31
has manual focus
great max aperture (f)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
25
great max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z29 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z29Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z29 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-03-03 2015-02-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-113mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SDHC / SD Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $79 $500