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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2017
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Updated by Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-5 was revealed 2 years after the WG-5 GPS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-5 scores vs the WG-5 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-5 GPS 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2015Newer by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-5 GPS 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has proportions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 versus the WG-5 GPS.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
39
 you can focus manually
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Street photography information
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (250g)
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-5
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
48
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than average (250g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
57
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
54
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (250g)
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (236 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-17 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash    
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $449 $500