Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-M1
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- New Model is Olympus TG-6
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Released September 2014
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In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-5 matches up vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-5 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2017 |  | September 2014 | More modern by 33 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+345k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-5
| WG-M1 | TG-5 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-5 | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the WG-M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and WG-M1.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TG-5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography details
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (250 grams)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus TG-5 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2017-05-17 | 2014-09-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 1.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 115 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $449 | $2,000 |