Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
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The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 scores vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| FE-5010 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus FE-5010
| WG-M1 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 69 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-M1
| FE-5010 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides 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) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 and the WG-M1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and WG-M1.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | (1×) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 pounds) | 190g (0.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 | - | 350 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $2,000 |