Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's look closer at the Ricoh PX vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Ricoh. The image resolution of the PX (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PX was launched 4 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PX scores against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh PX & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Ricoh PX Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Ricoh PX offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PX compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PX and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PX and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged PX will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.