Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS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

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").

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.

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

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


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh WG-5 GPS | |
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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 |