Olympus E-P5 vs Ricoh WG-30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P5 and Ricoh WG-30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and WG-30 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-P5 was launched 12 months before the WG-30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-P5 grades vs the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P5 and Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 and the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and WG-30 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and WG-30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The E-P5 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-P5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.