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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was manufactured 24 months before the CX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 6010 grades versus the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh CX5

 6010 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus 6010

 CX5 6010 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX5

 6010 CX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 6010 compared to the CX5.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and CX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus 6010 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 6010
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 6010
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (205g)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography highlights
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh CX5
Also called mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-17 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-50C DB-100
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $399