Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80
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Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-70, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-25 was brought out 12 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-25 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-25 scores versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-25 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Ricoh WG-70
| FE-25 | WG-70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus FE-25
| WG-70 | FE-25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 | January 2009 | More recent by 134 months | |
| Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-70
| FE-25 | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 vs the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and WG-70 is 98 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and WG-70.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-25 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Olympus FE-25 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus FE-25 | Ricoh WG-70 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2020-02-04 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2768 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.4 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 112 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | On, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 | - | 300 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | - | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $15 | $280 |