Ricoh WG-30W vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both designed by Ricoh. The resolution of the WG-30W (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WG-30W was released 4 months before the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the WG-30W grades vs the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-30W & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are provided at Ricoh WG-30W Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-30W features outer measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Ricoh WG-30W and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the WG-30W compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-30W and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-30W and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account.