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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was brought out 6 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 FE-5020 WG-M1 
Display size2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WG-M1 FE-5020 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2009More modern by 62 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-M1

 FE-5020 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys external measurements 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-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 vs the WG-M1.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
59
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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lighter than others in class (137 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
better than average battery power (350 shots)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
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relatively wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
35
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than others in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus FE-5020Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2014-09-12
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s -
Highest shutter speed 1/500s -
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B DB-65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $2,000