Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh CX5

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 7 months later than the CX5 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and CX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-820 iHS to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-820 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.