Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-20 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-20 has external dimensions of 114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1″) and weighs 164 g (0.36 lb / 5.78 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and the Ricoh WG-20. Ricoh WG-20 is 8mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Olympus TG-5 but it is also 1mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-20.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-5 and Ricoh WG-20.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-20 is significantly lighter (86g ) than the Olympus TG-5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-5's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-20's 2.7 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.