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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched October 2014
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5020 was announced 6 years before the WG-30W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5020 grades vs the WG-30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh WG-30W

 FE-5020 WG-30W 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus FE-5020

 WG-30W FE-5020 
LaunchedOctober 2014July 2009More modern by 63 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-30W

 FE-5020 WG-30W 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 against the WG-30W.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and WG-30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and WG-30W.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-30W to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography information
59
weather sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-30W
24
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography details
64
lighter than others (137 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-30W Landscape photography factors
31
decently wide (24mm)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh WG-30W
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh WG-30W
Also called X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2014-10-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $280