Pentax VS20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax VS20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was released 4 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the VS20 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the VS20 against the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the VS20 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged VS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.