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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 6 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 grades vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 8010 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus 8010

 WG-5 GPS 8010 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 8010 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 provides 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) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 and the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (245g)
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography details
64
weather sealing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (245g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (236g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (245 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (236 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $500