Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced May 2022
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-70

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 7010 was revealed 14 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 grades vs the WG-80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-80
7010 | WG-80 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 7010
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Announced | May 2022 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 156 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80
7010 | WG-80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.70" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has external 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) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7010 against the WG-80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and WG-80.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Also referred to as | mju 7010 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2022-05-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.70 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | On, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 193g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $200 | $300 |