Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 6 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 scores vs the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 and the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8000 and WG-5 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.