Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh G900

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 9 months prior to the G900 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-5 scores vs the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got physical 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) while the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 and the G900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and G900 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and G900.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh G900 to result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.