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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 5 years before the WG-M1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8010 scores vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 8010 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus 8010

 WG-M1 8010 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-M1

 8010 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with physical measurements 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 WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the WG-M1.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and WG-M1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (245g)
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
64
weather proof
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (245g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (14MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography features
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
35
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Ricoh WG-M1
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 1.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 190g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 life - 350 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
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