Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.70" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2022
- Superseded the Ricoh WG-70

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7040 was revealed 13 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7040 scores vs the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Ricoh WG-80
7040 | WG-80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.70" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus 7040
WG-80 | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | May 2022 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 150 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh WG-80
7040 | WG-80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7040 and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7040 vs the WG-80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and WG-80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and WG-80.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh WG-80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Ricoh WG-80 |
Also Known as | mju 7040 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2022-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.70 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | On, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 144 grams (0.32 lbs) | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $299 | $300 |