Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe F5 was announced 3 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the F5 scores vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| F5 | WG-5 GPS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Panasonic F5
| WG-5 GPS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 25 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| F5 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic F5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the F5 vs the WG-5 GPS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WG-5 GPS.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged F5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic F5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Ricoh |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.70 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photos | 240 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $100 | $500 |