Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh G700SE
7000 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 7000
G700SE | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | October 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 21 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh G700SE
7000 | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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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 |