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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 6 years before the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Tough-3000 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus Tough-3000

 WG-5 GPS Tough-3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 Tough-3000 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus Tough-3000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography factors
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery life (240 shots)
more heavy than competition (236g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (236 grams)
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Otherwise known as mju Tough 3000 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
AE 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 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $500