Nikon Z7 II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was introduced 5 years after the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 II scores versus the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and WG-5 GPS is 61 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.