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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was released 14 years before the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 grades versus the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FE-45 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus FE-45

 WG-80 FE-45 
AnnouncedMay 2022January 2009More modern by 162 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.70"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh WG-80

 FE-45 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the WG-80.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and WG-80.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Ricoh WG-80
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.70 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus FE-45Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-45 Ricoh WG-80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-07 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.70 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (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 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $300