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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Pentax WG-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-10 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Pentax WG-10

 WG-5 GPS WG-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2015June 2013Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-10 WG-5 GPS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax WG-10
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
71
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (236g)
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Pentax WG-10Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax WG-10 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-21 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.7 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.20 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 grams (0.37 lbs) 236 grams (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $500