Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung PL170

Following is a in depth assessment of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung PL170, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Ricoh and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was announced 4 years after the PL170 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the WG-5 GPS scores vs the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS provides exterior measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the WG-5 GPS versus the PL170.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-5 GPS and PL170.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The younger WG-5 GPS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.