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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 21 months before the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7000 scores vs the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh G700SE

 7000 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 7000

 G700SE 7000 
IntroducedOctober 2010January 2009More modern by 21 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh G700SE

 7000 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 features outside 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) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7000 compared to the G700SE.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and G700SE.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
manual focus
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
environment proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus 7000Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Ricoh G700SE
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 50 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $0