Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
38
Portability
92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Released June 2013
Ricoh CX5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
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Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the CX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh CX5
| TG-2 iHS | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| CX5 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh CX5
| TG-2 iHS | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the CX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and CX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and CX5.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-2 iHS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh CX5 Portrait photography info
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Ricoh CX5 Street photography features
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Travel photography camera
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competition (205 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging factors
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-06-28 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 610k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-90B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $380 | $399 |