Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh G700SE

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 14 months earlier than the G700SE making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7010 matches up versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7010 against the G700SE.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and G700SE.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.