Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 5 years earlier than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-610 matches up vs the WG-5 GPS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-610 & Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 against the WG-5 GPS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and WG-5 GPS is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.