Pentax K-5 II vs Ricoh WG-M1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-5 II versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-5 II (APS-C) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-5 II was revealed 15 months before the WG-M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-5 II matches up vs the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 II & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 II offers outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 II versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-5 II vs the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 II and WG-M1 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged K-5 II will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.