Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SH-1 (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was launched 10 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SH-1 matches up against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-1 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SH-1 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and WG-5 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-1 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older SH-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.