Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 4 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ1000 II vs the WG-5 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and WG-5 GPS is 55 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage in sensor technology.