Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 17 months prior to the WG-4 GPS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X-5 grades against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WG-4 GPS is 65 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged X-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.