Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was released 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-4000 matches up against the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Ricoh WG-20
FE-4000 | WG-20 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus FE-4000
WG-20 | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Ricoh WG-20
FE-4000 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 and the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WG-20.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Also Known as | X-925 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 164g (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $370 |