Ricoh WG-5 GPS vs Samsung TL350

The following is a extensive analysis of the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the WG-5 GPS (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-5 GPS was manufactured 5 years after the TL350 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the WG-5 GPS matches up against the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Ricoh WG-5 GPS & Samsung TL350. The entire galleries are available at Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Ricoh WG-5 GPS enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Ricoh WG-5 GPS and Samsung TL350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the WG-5 GPS compared to the TL350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-5 GPS and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-5 GPS and TL350.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern WG-5 GPS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.