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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 grades vs the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Ricoh WG-70

 FE-5010 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WG-70 FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2009More modern by 134 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-70

 FE-5010 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the WG-70.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WG-70 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WG-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (130g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus FE-5010Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus FE-5010 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-07 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $130 $280