Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Newer Model is Ricoh WG-6

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both of them are produced by Ricoh. The image resolution of the WG-20 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The WG-20 was brought out 12 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the WG-20 grades vs the WG-5 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-20 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-20 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-20 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-20
WG-5 GPS | WG-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
WG-20 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-20 features physical dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Ricoh WG-20 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the WG-20 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-20 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-20 and WG-5 GPS.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older WG-20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder


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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Ricoh WG-20 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Ricoh | Ricoh |
Model | Ricoh WG-20 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-02-05 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 14.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 lbs) | 236g (0.52 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 images | 240 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $370 | $500 |