Panasonic XS1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was released 3 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the XS1 scores vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic XS1 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XS1 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and WG-5 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the XS1 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged XS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.