Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is mju Tough 6010
(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
- Released September 2014

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the 6010 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The 6010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6010 scores vs the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 & Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 6010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-M1
6010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 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 6010
WG-M1 | 6010 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-M1
6010 | WG-M1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 6010 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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 have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 6010 compared to the WG-M1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6010 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6010 and WG-M1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 6010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Alternate name | mju Tough 6010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-17 | 2014-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | (1×) |
Max 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 sizing | 2.7" | 1.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 115k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Physical 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 All around 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 |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50C | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $0 | $2,000 |