Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Updated by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2022
- Older Model is Ricoh WG-70

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-5 was brought out 6 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-5 matches up versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-80
TG-5 | WG-80 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus TG-5
WG-80 | TG-5 | |||
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | May 2017 | Fresher by 60 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-80
TG-5 | WG-80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys external dimensions 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-80 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-5 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-5 and the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and WG-80.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.70 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form 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, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $449 | $300 |