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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Replacement is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was unveiled 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 6010 grades against the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-70

 6010 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus 6010

 WG-70 6010 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2009Fresher by 128 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-70

 6010 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6010 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 6010 versus the WG-70.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6010 and WG-70.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older 6010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography features
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 Ricoh WG-70
Also called as mju Tough 6010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-17 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
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 179g (0.39 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50C -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
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