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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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-70
(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 February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
Photography Glossary

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the X-5 grades vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh WG-70

 X-5 WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Pentax X-5

 WG-70 X-5 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2012Fresher by 90 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-70

 X-5 WG-70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 versus the WG-70.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and WG-70 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and WG-70.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X-5
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Pentax X-5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Pentax Ricoh
Model Pentax X-5 Ricoh WG-70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-22 2020-02-04
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 193 gr (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 Overall 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $280