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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh WG-70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the WG-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Ricoh WG-70

 SZ-15 WG-70 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus SZ-15

 WG-70 SZ-15 
IntroducedFebruary 2020June 2013Newer by 80 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-70

 SZ-15 WG-70 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 versus the WG-70.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and WG-70 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and WG-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus SZ-15Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus SZ-15 Ricoh WG-70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-21 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 - 300 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $280