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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-5 GPS 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
41
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
35
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 236 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $500