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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S5 Pro was revealed 8 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WG-M1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing2.5"1.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 WG-M1 Fujifilm S5 Pro 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2007Newer by 87 months

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Ricoh WG-M1

 Fujifilm S5 Pro WG-M1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro compared to the WG-M1.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WG-M1 is 55 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and WG-M1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S5 Pro with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-M1 will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (6MP)
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (920g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
38
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
47
lighter than competitors in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (1.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (800)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S5 Pro
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
9
no video shooting
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Ricoh WG-M1
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Ricoh
Model Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Ricoh WG-M1
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2007-07-05 2014-09-12
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - (1×)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 1.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 448 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $548 $2,000