Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX4

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh CX4, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the CX4 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was manufactured 6 years after the CX4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-5 grades vs the CX4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Ricoh CX4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 compared to the CX4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and CX4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and CX4.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.