Olympus E-400 vs Ricoh WG-20

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-400 versus Ricoh WG-20, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and WG-20 (14MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and WG-20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-400 was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-400 matches up versus the WG-20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-400 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-400 and the WG-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and WG-20 is 77 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and WG-20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-400 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.