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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-5010 scores vs the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh WG-6

 FE-5010 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WG-6 FE-5010 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 111 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-6

 FE-5010 WG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the WG-6.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WG-6 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WG-6.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-6 to give you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-6 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-6
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (246g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus FE-5010Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5010 Ricoh WG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 246 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $271