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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 10 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SZ-10 WG-70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus SZ-10

 WG-70 SZ-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2011More modern by 109 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-70

 SZ-10 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 and the WG-70.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WG-70.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography features
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
65
lighter than others (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus SZ-10Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus SZ-10 Ricoh WG-70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-08 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $280