Leica Q2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica Q2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 was brought out 4 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Q2 scores versus the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q2 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and WG-5 GPS is 61 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 will provide extra detail having its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q2 should have an edge in sensor tech.