Olympus E-M1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and G700SE (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was brought out 3 years after the G700SE which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 grades versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 versus the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and G700SE is 71 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.