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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 367g - 114 x 58 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 6 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 TG-5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2010More modern by 83 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC over the Olympus TG-5

 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC TG-5 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

 TG-5 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 has got outside 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 GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-5 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Portrait photography features
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (250g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Sports photography camera
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high fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good battery (440 shots)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC as a Travel photography camera
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great battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery (440 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Landscape photography info
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
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quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (250 grams)
26
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-17 2010-08-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 367g (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0")
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 340 shots 440 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $449 $147