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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was revealed 5 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-ZR10 scores versus the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-ZR10 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 WG-5 GPS EX-ZR10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015September 2010Fresher by 53 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 EX-ZR10 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older EX-ZR10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Casio Ricoh
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-09-20 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $500