Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the LS5 grades vs the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LS5 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WG-20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.