Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look more closely at the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was brought out 19 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the WG-10 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax WG-10 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the WG-10 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older WG-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.