Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was brought out 7 months earlier than the WG-4 GPS so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-15 grades versus the WG-4 GPS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 has external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has dimensions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 vs the WG-4 GPS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WG-4 GPS is 88 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.