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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Newer Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 8010 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 11 years earlier than the WG-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8010 scores vs the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-70

 8010 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus 8010

 WG-70 8010 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2010More modern by 121 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-70

 8010 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the WG-70.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and WG-70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography advice
27
good MP (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-70
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (245g)
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-70
27
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-70
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-02 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $280