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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-320 versus Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was revealed 6 months later than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-320 grades vs the CX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh CX5

 TG-320 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-320

 CX5 TG-320 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX5

 TG-320 CX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 versus the CX5.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and CX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
Ricoh CX5 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than others (155g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (155g)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (155 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh CX5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh CX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $399