Pentax K-x vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-x vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was unveiled 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-x scores against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x has external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-x vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-x versus the WG-5 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-x using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.