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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 17 months before the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-5 scores against the WG-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-20

 X-5 WG-20 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax X-5

 WG-20 X-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-20

 X-5 WG-20 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 versus the WG-20.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and WG-20 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax X-5 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (595g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Travel photography features
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
47
focusing manually
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (14MP)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (595 grams)
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-20
 Pentax X-5Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X-5 Ricoh WG-20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-22 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $370