Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh WG-4

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh WG-4, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was brought out 5 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5010 grades vs the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Ricoh WG-4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Olympus 5010 vs Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 and the WG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and WG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and WG-4.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.