Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX5
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the WG-2 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WG-2 was brought out 7 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-2 grades vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Ricoh CX5
| WG-2 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax WG-2
| CX5 | WG-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 and Ricoh CX5
| WG-2 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-2 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the WG-2 against the CX5.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-2 and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-2 and CX5.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-2 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent WG-2 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax WG-2 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WG-2 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.40 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI92 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $399 |