Fujifilm T500 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 8 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm T500 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 and Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-70 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-70.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.