Pentax RS1500 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax RS1500 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the RS1500 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was brought out 4 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RS1500 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax RS1500 enjoys physical measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the RS1500 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RS1500 and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.