Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-6

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.