Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

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.

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

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.