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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released August 2011
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-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh CX5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced very close to the CX5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-810 grades versus the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh CX5

 TG-810 CX5 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-810

 CX5 TG-810 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX5

 TG-810 CX5 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-810 versus the CX5.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and CX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography factors
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than average (205 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging features
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (205 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh CX5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-810 Ricoh CX5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2011-07-19
Body design 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $399