Panasonic S5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was announced 5 years after the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S5 grades against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and WG-5 GPS is 60 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S5 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.