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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Refreshed by Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 19 months earlier than the WG-5 GPS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TG-2 iHS WG-5 GPS 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WG-5 GPS TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2013Newer by 19 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 TG-2 iHS WG-5 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WG-5 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WG-5 GPS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
27
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery life (240 shots)
heavier than others (236 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (236 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-28 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 236g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $500