Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 550WP
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Replacement is Ricoh WG-80

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 550WP (10MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 550WP was manufactured 12 years before the WG-70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 550WP matches up versus the WG-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Ricoh WG-70
550WP | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus 550WP
WG-70 | 550WP | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 134 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Ricoh WG-70
550WP | WG-70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 550WP has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 550WP vs the WG-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550WP and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550WP and WG-70.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 550WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 550WP vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also Known as | mju 550WP | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $280 |