Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7010 was unveiled 3 years prior to the PX and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7010 grades against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh PX
7010 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 7010
PX | 7010 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh PX
7010 | PX | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 has exterior 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7010 versus Ricoh PX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7010 against the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and PX is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and PX.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh PX to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh PX |
Also referred to as | mju 7010 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 ID | LI-42B | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $329 |