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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6010
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
  • Old Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the 6010 scores versus the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 6010 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus 6010

 WG-5 GPS 6010 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2009More modern by 67 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 6010 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 6010 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6010 vs the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 6010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 6010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography advice
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors (236g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (236g)
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Other name mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-17 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 236 grams (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $500