Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 4 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up against the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got outside dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the WG-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WG-20 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and WG-20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.