Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 9 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the WG-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the WG-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WG-70 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and WG-70.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.