Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh G700SE, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was revealed 21 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 scores versus the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 and the G700SE.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and G700SE is 97 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.