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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-50 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 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
  • Released August 2012
Ricoh WG-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2017
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-50

 X-5 WG-50 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-50 over the Pentax X-5

 WG-50 X-5 
IntroducedMay 2017August 2012Fresher by 57 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-50

 X-5 WG-50 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X-5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-50
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-50
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-50 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
48
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-50 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-50
 Pentax X-5Ricoh WG-50
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax X-5 Ricoh WG-50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-08-22 2017-05-24
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $280