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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 4 years later than the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the WG-5 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-5 GPS 
IntroducedMay 2019February 2015More recent by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 WG-5 GPS TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 TG-6 WG-5 GPS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has specifications of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the WG-5 GPS.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and WG-5 GPS is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and WG-5 GPS.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
41
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than others in class (253g)
59
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sports photography factors
47
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
49
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (240 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
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 good battery (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (253 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
69
 weather sealing
 decent MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 low battery power (240 shots)
 more heavy than competition in class (236g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography info
57
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 weather proofing
 good battery (340 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
54
 you can focus manually
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (253g)
34
 really wide (25mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (236g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2015-02-10
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash    
AE 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 PC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $500