Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-10 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 provides outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.