Olympus E-M1 II vs Ricoh WG-6

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M1 II vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and WG-6 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 17 months earlier than the WG-6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M1 II scores vs the WG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Ricoh WG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-6 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 II vs Ricoh WG-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 II versus the WG-6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and WG-6 is 68 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and WG-6.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 II comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged E-M1 II will be behind in sensor innovation.