Olympus PEN-F vs Ricoh WG-M1

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus PEN-F vs Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and WG-M1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was introduced 17 months later than the WG-M1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-M1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PEN-F matches up vs the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the PEN-F vs the WG-M1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and WG-M1 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and WG-M1.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PEN-F using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher PEN-F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.