Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2022
- Old Model is Ricoh WG-70

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-11 was brought out 11 years before the WG-80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-11 scores against the WG-80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-11 & Ricoh WG-80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Ricoh WG-80
SZ-11 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus SZ-11
WG-80 | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | May 2022 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 131 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Ricoh WG-80
SZ-11 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-11 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-11 against the WG-80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and WG-80 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and WG-80.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Ricoh WG-80 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-11 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-07-27 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.70" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 193 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $253 | $300 |