Ricoh GR vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a thorough overview of the Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Ricoh. The resolution of the GR (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GR (APS-C) and WG-5 GPS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GR was revealed 22 months prior to the WG-5 GPS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GR grades against the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Ricoh GR and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Ricoh GR has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the GR and the WG-5 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GR and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GR and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GR provides the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The older GR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.