Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-20
X-5 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Pentax X-5
WG-20 | X-5 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | August 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-20
X-5 | WG-20 | |||
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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).
See the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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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 |