Pentax XG-1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets look much closer at the Pentax XG-1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was introduced 7 months before the WG-5 GPS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the XG-1 grades against the WG-5 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has outside measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the XG-1 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and WG-5 GPS is 66 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XG-1 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged XG-1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.