Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-20

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 5 years prior to the WG-20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7040 matches up versus the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7040 compared to the WG-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WG-20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and WG-20.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.