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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are designed by Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The WG-5 GPS was launched 6 years earlier than the WG-70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the WG-5 GPS matches up vs the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Ricoh WG-70

 WG-5 GPS WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 WG-70 WG-5 GPS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2015Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-70

 WG-5 GPS WG-70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides outer measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the WG-5 GPS and the WG-70.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WG-5 GPS and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-5 GPS and WG-70.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged WG-5 GPS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (236g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
54
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 shots)
49
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (236g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Ricoh WG-70
 Ricoh WG-5 GPSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make Ricoh Ricoh
Model Ricoh WG-5 GPS Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 236 gr (0.52 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos 300 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $280