Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
X-5 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Pentax X-5
WG-4 GPS | X-5 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
X-5 | WG-4 GPS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Ricoh WG-4 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) | 235 gr (0.52 pounds) |
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 All around 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 images | 240 images |
Battery form | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $210 |