Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are looking at the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 6 years prior to the WG-4 GPS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-45 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WG-4 GPS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.