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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 8 months before the G700SE which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 8010 matches up against the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh G700SE

 8010 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus 8010

 G700SE 8010 
ReleasedOctober 2010February 2010Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G700SE

 8010 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the G700SE.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and G700SE.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
27
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
51
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
63
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh G700SE
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-02 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model Li-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $0