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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(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
Ricoh WG-80
(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  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-80

 7010 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 7010

 WG-80 7010 
AnnouncedMay 2022July 2009More recent by 156 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80

 7010 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus Stylus 7010Ricoh WG-80
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