Panasonic GX9 vs Ricoh WG-50

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh WG-50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WG-50 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WG-50 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was announced 9 months later than the WG-50 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX9 grades versus the WG-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Ricoh WG-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-50 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 versus Ricoh WG-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX9 vs the WG-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and WG-50 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and WG-50.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.