Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and WG-4 GPS is 97 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and WG-4 GPS.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.