Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5
90 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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92 Imaging
33 Features
35 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2019
- Old Model is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh CX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-6 was revealed 7 years later than the CX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-6 grades against the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh CX5
| TG-6 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 96 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Olympus TG-6
| CX5 | TG-6 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh CX5
| TG-6 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 versus Ricoh CX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 against the CX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and CX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and CX5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-6 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2019-05-22 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lbs) | 205g (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-92B | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $449 | $399 |