Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Ricoh CX5

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The WG-2 GPS was announced 7 months after the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WG-2 GPS matches up against the CX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax WG-2 GPS has got outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-2 GPS versus Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-2 GPS against the CX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and CX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax WG-2 GPS to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger WG-2 GPS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.