Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and WG-5 GPS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.