Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

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).

Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.