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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Ricoh WG-20 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Ricoh WG-20
(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
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-20 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-20

 WG-5 GPS WG-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-20 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-20
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery power (240 shots)
more heavy than average (236 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (236g)
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Ricoh WG-20 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-20 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Ricoh WG-20Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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