Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8000 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 15 months earlier than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the 8000 scores versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 8000 compared to the G700SE.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older 8000 will be behind in sensor innovation.