Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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![Olympus SZ-10 front Olympus SZ-10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-10/Olympus-SZ-10-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
- Successor is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview
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.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SZ-10 | WG-5 GPS |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus SZ-10
WG-5 GPS | SZ-10 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2011 | Fresher by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
SZ-10 | WG-5 GPS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-10-vs-Ricoh-WG-5-GPS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 14.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 10.40 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye |
External flash | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lb) | 236 gr (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 shots | 240 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $500 |