Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh WG-70

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 12 years prior to the WG-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh WG-70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ against the WG-70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WG-70 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and WG-70.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.