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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched October 2010
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 2 years after the G700SE which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-10 grades versus the G700SE with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 XZ-10 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2010Newer by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus XZ-10

 G700SE XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh G700SE

 XZ-10 G700SE 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-10 against the G700SE.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and G700SE.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
45
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221 grams)
51
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (221g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (307g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
environment proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
23
relatively wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average (307g)
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh G700SE
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-30 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 307 grams (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 life 240 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $428 $0