Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20
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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched February 2014

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh WG-20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7000 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7000 matches up vs the WG-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh WG-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Ricoh WG-20
7000 | WG-20 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus 7000
WG-20 | 7000 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-20
7000 | WG-20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7000 and the WG-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and WG-20.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Ricoh WG-20 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2014-02-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $280 | $370 |