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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Ricoh WG-4 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-4 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 235g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-5 GPS
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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-25 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-25 grades versus the WG-4 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FE-25 WG-4 GPS 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 GPS over the Olympus FE-25

 WG-4 GPS FE-25 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS

 FE-25 WG-4 GPS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-25 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-25 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-25 against the WG-4 GPS.

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and WG-4 GPS is 98 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-4 GPS as a Sports photography camera
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (235g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Landscape photography info
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-4 GPS Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than competition (235 grams)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS
 Olympus FE-25Ricoh WG-4 GPS
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus FE-25 Ricoh WG-4 GPS
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-02-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 235g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $15 $210