Casio EX-ZS5 vs Ricoh WG-50

Here, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh WG-50, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Ricoh. The resolution of the EX-ZS5 (14MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS5 was unveiled 7 years prior to the WG-50 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-ZS5 matches up against the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 & Ricoh WG-50. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZS5 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-ZS5 and Ricoh WG-50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-ZS5 compared to the WG-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZS5 and WG-50 is 99 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS5 and WG-50.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older EX-ZS5 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.