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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 WG-5 GPS Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009More modern by 68 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Fujifilm Z33WP WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the WG-5 GPS.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography details
23
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average in class (110g)
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (236 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Ricoh
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $197 $500