Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30W

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-30W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-30W (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the WG-30W making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-15 grades vs the WG-30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-30W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30W Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30W has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the WG-30W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WG-30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and WG-30W.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.