Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-20

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SP-820UZ vs Ricoh WG-20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was announced 17 months prior to the WG-20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-820UZ matches up versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-820UZ against the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and WG-20 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-820UZ and WG-20.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-820UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.