Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 3 years later than the WG-4 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-5 grades against the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 vs the WG-4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and WG-4.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.