Fujifilm Z35 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 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).

See the Fujifilm Z35 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.