Olympus VG-110 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus VG-110 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and WG-5 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-110 was revealed 5 years before the WG-5 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-5 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the VG-110 grades vs the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-110 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus VG-110 Gallery and Ricoh WG-5 GPS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 versus Ricoh WG-5 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the VG-110 versus the WG-5 GPS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-110 and WG-5 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the VG-110 and WG-5 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged VG-110 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.