Olympus E-P5 vs Ricoh WG-M1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-P5 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-P5 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the WG-M1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P5 scores vs the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P5 has got external measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P5 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P5 against the WG-M1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and WG-M1 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and WG-M1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-P5 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-P5 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.