Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the WG-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 compared to the WG-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.