Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-30W
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched October 2014
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-30W, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-30W (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-5 grades against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-5 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2017 |  | October 2014 | More recent by 32 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus TG-5
| WG-30W | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-30W
| TG-5 | WG-30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-5 against the WG-30W.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WG-30W is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WG-30W.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30W to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-30W |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2014-10-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| 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 | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $280 |