Olympus 7000 vs Ricoh WG-80

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 14 years before the WG-80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7000 scores against the WG-80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outside 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) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7000 and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 vs the WG-80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and WG-80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.