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 Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Olympus TG-5. Olympus TG-5 is 11mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS but it is also 2mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Ricoh WG-4 GPS is 15g lighter than the Olympus TG-5 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-5's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.