Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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)
- 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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| FE-5010 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.
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.

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 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.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh 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 |