Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh PX

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 5 years later than the PX and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 scores against the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside dimensions 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 PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 compared to the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and PX.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh PX to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.