Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 5 years prior to the WG-50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the X-5 matches up against the WG-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about 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") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the X-5 and the WG-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and WG-50 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and WG-50.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older X-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.