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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-M1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-10 was brought out 19 months before the WG-M1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the WG-M1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 XZ-10 WG-M1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution920k115kClearer display (+805k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 WG-M1 XZ-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-M1

 XZ-10 WG-M1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 and the WG-M1.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and WG-M1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-M1 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older XZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
52
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography information
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
great battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
35
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (221g)
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-30 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 1.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
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 240 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $2,000