Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh CX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 3 years prior to the CX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7000 matches up against the CX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 compared to the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and CX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and CX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7000 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.