Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus 7040 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was manufactured 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7040 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications 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 7040 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7040 compared to the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.