Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 3 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WG-5 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.