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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was unveiled 3 years after the CX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-4 scores versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh CX5

 TG-4 CX5 
RevealedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-4

 CX5 TG-4 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX5

 TG-4 CX5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the CX5.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and CX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX5
47
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
28
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Ricoh CX5
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Ricoh CX5
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
lighter than others (205g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX5 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Ricoh CX5 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh CX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh CX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
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 range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 380 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $399