Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P520 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was brought out 24 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the P520 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P520 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and WG-5 GPS is 66 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P520 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor tech.