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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
42

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 4 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-320 scores against the WG-5 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-5 GPS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus TG-320

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-320 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst 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).
Contrast the Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-320 versus the WG-5 GPS.
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
34
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
41
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography features
66
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than average (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Sports photography camera
41
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 has no phase detect auto focus
49
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (240 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography highlights
67
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 weather proof
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (150 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery life (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than average (236g)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
39
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (14MP)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery life (150 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
54
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery life (240 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (155 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone support
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
 more heavy than average (236 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.80 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $500