Panasonic G100 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic G100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G100 was brought out 5 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 scores versus the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 features outer measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Panasonic G100 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and WG-5 GPS is 81 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G100 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.