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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Ricoh WG-70
(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
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-5 grades against the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 WG-70 TG-5 
RevealedFebruary 2020May 2017Newer by 33 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-5 WG-70 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 vs the WG-70.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and WG-70.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
39
 has manual focus
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (250 grams)
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
50
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than average in class (250g)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
71
 environment proof
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography features
57
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not possible
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
49
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 good MP (16MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging details
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average in class (250 grams)
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Tough TG-5Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-17 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 files    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off On, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 193 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 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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $449 $280