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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the I-10 grades versus the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 I-10 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax I-10

 WG-5 GPS I-10 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 I-10 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the I-10 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 shots)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $310 $500