Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Ricoh CX5

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax WG-1 GPS versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was introduced around the same time to the CX5 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WG-1 GPS grades against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the WG-1 GPS against the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-1 GPS and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-1 GPS and CX5.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.