Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
(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)
(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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS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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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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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.
Photography Glossary Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
| Tough-3000 | WG-5 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography highlights
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
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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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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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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
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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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)
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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Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography information
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
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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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
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
| Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh 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 |