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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7030 scores versus the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 7030 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 7030

 WG-M1 7030 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Ricoh WG-M1

 7030 WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the WG-M1.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and WG-M1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WG-M1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-M1
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good battery (350 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proof
good battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $2,000