Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-800 UZ was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-800 UZ scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-800 UZ has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the WG-5 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-800 UZ and WG-5 GPS is 69 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and WG-5 GPS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-800 UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.