Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.