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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh WG-30W
FE-5020 | WG-30W |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus FE-5020
WG-30W | FE-5020 | |||
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Launched | October 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-30W
FE-5020 | WG-30W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
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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 |