FujiFilm XP10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a extended review of the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XP10 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm XP10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm XP10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Take a look at the FujiFilm XP10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the XP10 against the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.