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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.
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 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | ![]() | August 2010 | More 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 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer 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 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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