Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7010
(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

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").

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Ricoh WG-M1
7010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 7010
WG-M1 | 7010 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 62 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-M1
7010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Olympus 7010 and Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Olympus 7010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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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 |