Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh G700SE

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was manufactured 10 months after the G700SE and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 grades versus the G700SE with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh G700SE. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh G700SE in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 versus the G700SE.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and G700SE is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and G700SE.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-11 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SZ-11 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.