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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh CX5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
34 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
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-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 5 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 grades vs the CX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh CX5

					

					

						
 TG-5 CX5 
RevealedMay 2017July 2011Fresher by 71 months
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-5

					

					

						
 CX5 TG-5 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh CX5

					

					

						
 TG-5 CX5 
Manually focus  More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 vs the CX5.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and CX5.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-5 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

						Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh CX5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Ricoh CX5 Street photography advice
64
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX5 Sports photography features
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
25
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Ricoh CX5 Travel photography features
68
 good battery pack (340 shots)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
66
 lighter than competition (205 grams)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-5
Landscape photography with Ricoh CX5
57
 has manual focus
 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery pack (340 CIPA)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Ricoh CX5
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 quite wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 does not have mic port
 heavier than competition (250 grams)
30
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (205g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh CX5
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh CX5
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh CX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-17 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $449 $399