Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The 6000 was announced 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 6000 matches up against the WG-M1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
6000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 6000
WG-M1 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 63 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Ricoh WG-M1
6000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6000 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6000 and the WG-M1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6000 and WG-M1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 6000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 1.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $259 | $2,000 |