Pentax K-5 vs Ricoh WG-50 Specifications

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-5
Ricoh WG-50

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax K-7 K-7 vs K-5	Ricoh WG-30 WG-30 vs WG-50
Successor:	Pentax K-5 II K-5 vs K-5 II
General
Model Number:	K-5	WG-50
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1749.95	$279.95
Street Price:	$799.99	$232.95
Date Available:	2010-10-15	2017-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	35.4 oz (1,003 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.8 oz (193 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 in. (131 x 97 x 73 mm)	4.8 x 2.4 x 1.2 in. (123 x 62 x 30 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	46.00 feet (14 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.3	16.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	372.09mm² (23.70mm x 15.70mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.81 microns	1.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	82
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,162
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4928 x 3264 (16.1 MP, Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1464 (3.8 MP, Other), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.5	1.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25) 1280x720 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25)	1920x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (120p)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)	n/a
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WR	Ricoh zoom lens; 11 elements in 9 groups, 5 aspherical elements, protective cover with SP coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele)	f/3.5 - 4.2 (wide) / f/5.5 - 6.6 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 7.2x; Intelligent Zoom up to 36x total at VGA
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor	Contrast Detection: 9-point AF, Spot AF, Auto tracking AF; Infinity-landscape, Pan Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.61x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	32.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	125
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200	Auto (125-6400, adjustable), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, fluorescent (D, N, W, L), tungsten, flash, CTE, manual (up to 3 settings), Kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D:Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:White Light), Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority	HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf & Snow, Kids, Pet, Sport, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Fireworks, Food, Digital SR and Report
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash.	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	ISO Auto: Wide:approx. 0.2 - 5.5m / 0.66 - 18 ft., Tele:approx. 0.2 - 3.5m / 0.66 - 11 ft.
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	No UHS support
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)	MP4 (AVC/H.264 video with 32KHz 16-bit PCM audio)
Included Memory:	No memory included	68.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Optional IR Remote Control E
Connections (extended):	Mini HMDI, DC input, wired remote, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack	Micro-B USB 2.0, Micro (Type D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.5	1.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	31	69
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	23
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	22
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.10 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.25 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.384 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.092 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.21 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.092 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area (11-points) AF = 0.118s Live View (firmware 1.02): - Full AF PD AF = 1.30s - Full AF CD AF = 1.25s - Prefocused = 0.384s
Startup Time:	0.6 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	740 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip	Proprietary D-LI92
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI92 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Software (CD-ROM) S-SW110
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 16.3MP CMOS APS-C sensor with ISOs up to 51200, sensor-shift shake reduction, 1080p HD video at 25fps, 11-point SAFOX IX+ AF system, 100%, 0.92x viewfinder, electronic level with tilt scale, improved in-camera HDR, SDXC compatible with firmware update, weather sealed magnesium allow body on stainless steel chassis.	Waterproof to 14m, shockproof to 1.6m, freezeproof down to -10C and crushproof to 100kgf. Available in black or orange.