Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX5

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was introduced 2 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the WG-3 GPS scores vs the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax WG-3 GPS & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax WG-3 GPS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the WG-3 GPS versus the CX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-3 GPS and CX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax WG-3 GPS to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern WG-3 GPS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.