Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX90 scores against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FX90 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.