Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.