Olympus SZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-80

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 12 years earlier than the WG-80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-10 grades versus the WG-80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the WG-80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and WG-80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.