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Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Later Model is Olympus 1s
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 1 versus Ricoh G900, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and G900 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 1 was introduced 5 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 scores vs the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Ricoh G900

 1 G900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus 1

 G900 1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 51 months

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Ricoh G900

 1 G900 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 has got external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 1 compared to the G900.

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and G900 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and G900.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Ricoh G900 will give you extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography advice
49
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
45
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Ricoh G900
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Ricoh G900 Sports photography details
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
54
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Travel photography highlights
61
great battery pack (410 per charge)
features focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery (340 per charge)
weather proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (247g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography details
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (340 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging info
Ricoh G900 Vlogging info
32
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (247g)
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Olympus 1 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Stylus 1Ricoh G900
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Ricoh G900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2018-02-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Flash on, flash off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
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