Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-80

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 6010 (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 6010 was released 14 years earlier than the WG-80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 6010 grades vs the WG-80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 and Ricoh WG-80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery and Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 6010 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 6010 compared to the WG-80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6010 and WG-80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-80 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 6010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.