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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Ricoh WG-5 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 236g - 125 x 65 x 32mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Ricoh WG-4 GPS
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-6
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the WG-5 GPS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WG-5 GPS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the VR-330 scores against the WG-5 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 VR-330 WG-5 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-5 GPS over the Olympus VR-330

 WG-5 GPS VR-330 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2011Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS

 VR-330 WG-5 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VR-330 has got exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-5 GPS has dimensions of 125mm x 65mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 and the WG-5 GPS.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and WG-5 GPS is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and WG-5 GPS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-5 GPS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (158g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VR-330
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-5 GPS
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-5 GPS as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than others (158 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (236 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-5 GPS Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (236g)
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Olympus VR-330 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Ricoh WG-5 GPS
 Olympus VR-330Ricoh WG-5 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus VR-330 Ricoh WG-5 GPS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 10.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 125 x 65 x 32mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $220 $500