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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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
  • Released July 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 10 months after the CX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh CX5

          

          

            
 TG-1 iHS CX5 
ReleasedMay 2012July 2011More modern by 10 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

          

          

            
 CX5 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display resolution920k610kClearer display (+310k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX5

          

          

            
 TG-1 iHS CX5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Ricoh CX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the CX5.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and CX5.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography features
26
 offers face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
27
 focusing manually
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Ricoh CX5 Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh CX5
68
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 MP count low (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Ricoh CX5 Landscape photography information
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
44
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging advice
35
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic jack
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh CX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $399