Olympus E-1 vs Ricoh WG-30W

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-1 and Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and WG-30W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was introduced 12 years prior to the WG-30W which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-1 scores against the WG-30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 and Ricoh WG-30W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 features outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30W has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-1 and Ricoh WG-30W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-1 against the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and WG-30W is 59 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and WG-30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Ricoh WG-30W will result in more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.