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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was brought out 6 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-5 G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2017October 2010Fresher by 81 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-5

 G700SE TG-5 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-5 G700SE 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 and the G700SE.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and G700SE.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography factors
39
has manual focus
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250g)
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
46
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
68
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging features
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (307g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-17 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lbs) 307g (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 340 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $449 $0