Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh CX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 6000 (10MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was brought out 24 months earlier than the CX5 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 6000 scores versus the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 has external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6000 versus the CX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and CX5.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.