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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-6 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Updated by Olympus TG-6
Ricoh WG-6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 246g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-6 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was revealed 9 months prior to the WG-6 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-5 matches up vs the WG-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-6

 TG-5 WG-6 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-6 over the Olympus TG-5

 WG-6 TG-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018May 2017More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-6

 TG-5 WG-6 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-5 provides outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 versus the WG-6.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WG-6.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-6 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-6 Street photography advice
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250 grams)
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (246 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-6 Sports photography highlights
46
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-6 Travel photography details
68
good battery pack (340 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment sealing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (246g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-6 Landscape photography features
57
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-6 Vlogging information
34
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (246g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-6
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh WG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh WG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-17 2018-02-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840x2160
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Built-in Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 246 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $271