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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-310 was released 6 months earlier than the CX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-310 grades against the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh CX5

          

          

            
 TG-310 CX5 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-310

          

          

            
 CX5 TG-310 
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX5

          

          

            
 TG-310 CX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 features outer measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-310 versus the CX5.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and CX5.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

            Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 no external flash support
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography details
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography details
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (150 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
24
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
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 lighter than average in class (155 grams)
 environment proofing
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery power (150 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
66
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography advice
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 environment proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery power (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
30
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-310 Ricoh CX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 150 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-42B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $399