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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was announced 6 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 7010 WG-M1 
Display sizing2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 7010

 WG-M1 7010 
IntroducedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-M1

 7010 WG-M1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 versus the WG-M1.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and WG-M1.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) (1×)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 1.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 life - 350 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B DB-65
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $2,000