Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh PX

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 3 years earlier than the PX which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7000 matches up versus the PX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh PX. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7000 and the PX.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and PX.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh PX to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.