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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

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.

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

 X-5 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

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

 WG-5 GPS X-5 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months

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

 X-5 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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

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

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (595g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
53
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
54
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
quite wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging features
27
quite wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (595 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Pentax X-5Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-22 2015-02-10
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $500