Nikon Z5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was revealed 5 years after the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z5 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and WG-5 GPS is 62 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.