Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Revealed October 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Renewed by Ricoh WG-6

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the G700SE (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The G700SE was announced 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G700SE matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh G700SE & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Ricoh G700SE Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
G700SE | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh G700SE
WG-5 GPS | G700SE | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | October 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
Common features in the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
G700SE | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh G700SE enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Ricoh G700SE and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G700SE compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G700SE and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G700SE and WG-5 GPS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older G700SE will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh G700SE vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh G700SE | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model type | Ricoh G700SE | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-10-13 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 307 grams (0.68 lbs) | 236 grams (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DB-60 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $500 |