Nikon Z8 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z8 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the Z8 (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Z8 was introduced 8 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Z8 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z8 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z8 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z8 has got outside measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z8 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and WG-5 GPS is 55 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z8 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z8 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z8 will deliver extra detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.