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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G900, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 9 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8010 matches up versus the G900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh G900

 8010 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Olympus 8010

 G900 8010 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2010More recent by 98 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G900

 8010 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features exterior 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) and the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the G900.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and G900 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and G900.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Ricoh G900
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (245g)
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G900 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
good battery (340 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
heavier than competitors (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Ricoh G900
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
weather proof
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Ricoh G900 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (245g)
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh G900
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh G900
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh G900
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2018-02-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Flash on, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840x2160
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $752