Casio EX-Z800 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z800 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Ricoh. The image resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z800 grades against the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z800 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z800 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z800 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.