Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2014

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was brought out 6 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up against the WG-20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh WG-20
FE-5010 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus FE-5010
WG-20 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-20
FE-5010 | WG-20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 against the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WG-20 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and WG-20.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 164 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $130 | $370 |