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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 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
  • Announced January 2013
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the WG-20 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XZ-10 grades against the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-20

 XZ-10 WG-20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus XZ-10

 WG-20 XZ-10 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-20

 XZ-10 WG-20 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 versus the WG-20.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and WG-20.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-20 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-20 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-20 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (221 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
71
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-20
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-20 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (221g)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh WG-20
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh WG-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-30 2014-02-05
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
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 autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 221g (0.49 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
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