Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 4 years earlier than the WG-30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the WG-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outside dimensions 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-30 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh WG-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and WG-30 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and WG-30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.