Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-50 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 9 years earlier than the WG-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7000 scores vs the WG-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh WG-50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-50 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-50 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7000 and the WG-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and WG-50 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and WG-50.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-50 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.