Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the WG-20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and WG-20 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and WG-20.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.