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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Released July 2011
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the LS5 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

          

          

            
 LS5 WG-4 GPS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Panasonic LS5

          

          

            
 WG-4 GPS LS5 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2011Fresher by 31 months
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

          

          

            
 LS5 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the LS5 against the WG-4 GPS.
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and WG-4 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and WG-4 GPS.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older LS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

            Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (126g)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (160 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (240 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (160 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 environment sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic LS5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery power (160 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging advice
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 relatively wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (235 grams)
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Panasonic LS5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-07-21 2014-02-05
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.60 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 235 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 240 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $294 $210