Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh G900

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 9 years before the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7010 scores against the G900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Ricoh G900. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 and the G900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and G900.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh G900 to give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.