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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced 7 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus FE-5010

 WG-5 GPS FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 FE-5010 WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WG-5 GPS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competition (236 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (236g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus FE-5010Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $500