Olympus 6020 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 6020 was announced 6 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 6020 grades vs the WG-5 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6020 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 6020 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6020 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 6020 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 6020 and WG-5 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6020 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to render greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 6020 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.