Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was introduced 2 years after the G700SE which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 against the G700SE.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and G700SE is 88 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and G700SE.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-15 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.