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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 grades vs the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FE-5020 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus FE-5020

 WG-4 GPS FE-5020 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FE-5020 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (235g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
24
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others (235 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others (235 grams)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Alternative name X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-02-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 235g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $210