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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Kodak EasyShare Z915 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Kodak Z915
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-350mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 194g - 90 x 64 x 39mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z915 (10MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z915 was brought out 7 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z915 matches up against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak Z915 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Z915 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Kodak Z915

 WG-5 GPS Z915 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Z915 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Kodak Z915 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 64mm x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z915 against the WG-5 GPS.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z915 and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z915 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Z915 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak Z915
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
19
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak Z915 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak Z915
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak Z915 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak Z915 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Kodak Z915 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak Z915 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Kodak EasyShare Z915Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare Z915 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-350mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 64 x 39mm (3.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $500