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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 4 years before the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-810 matches up against the WG-5 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TG-810 WG-5 GPS 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-5 GPS TG-810 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011Newer by 42 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TG-810 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has sizing of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 against the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and WG-5 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-5 GPS.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (236g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Travel photography info
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (236g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 220 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $500