Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 5 years before the WG-4 GPS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7030 scores against the WG-4 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7030 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WG-4 GPS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.