Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the WG-5 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WG-5 GPS.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.