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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 6010 WG-M1 
Display dimensions2.7"1.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 6010

 WG-M1 6010 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2009More recent by 62 months

Common features in the Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-M1

 6010 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6010 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6010 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6010 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery power (350 per charge)
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography factors
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (800)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 6010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 6010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6010 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010Ricoh WG-M1
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