Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 3 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X-5 grades against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 comes with 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) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and WG-5 GPS is 65 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.