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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(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
Ricoh WG-70
(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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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2009More recent by 134 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-70

 FE-25 WG-70 
Display typeFixed 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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-25
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
26
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-25 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus FE-25Ricoh 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