Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-30

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and WG-30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 6 years before the WG-30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8000 scores against the WG-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8000 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8000 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8000 versus the WG-30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and WG-30 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8000 and WG-30.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Ricoh WG-30 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older 8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.