Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh G900

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the G900 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X-5 matches up vs the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh G900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 vs the G900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and G900 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and G900.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.