Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
- Released February 2018
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X-5 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology 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-6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the X-5 scores versus the WG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-6. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-6
X-5 | WG-6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Pentax X-5
WG-6 | X-5 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | August 2012 | More recent by 66 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-6
X-5 | WG-6 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got 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) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check the Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the X-5 versus the WG-6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WG-6 is 65 and 89 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and WG-6.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Ricoh WG-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Ricoh WG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2018-02-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | Flash on, flash off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840x2160 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Supports FlashAir SD cards |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) | 246 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" 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 shots | 340 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $271 |