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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 17 months earlier than the WG-4 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the X-5 matches up versus the WG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-4

 X-5 WG-4 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Pentax X-5

 WG-4 X-5 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-4

 X-5 WG-4 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 and the WG-4.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WG-4 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and WG-4.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older X-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography info
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
pretty wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging details
26
pretty wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-4
 Pentax X-5Ricoh WG-4
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X-5 Ricoh WG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-22 2014-02-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (1.31 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $330