Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX5

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 17 months earlier than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 8010 matches up versus the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 versus the CX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.