Olympus VG-160 vs Ricoh G700SE

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled 16 months later than the G700SE making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VG-160 grades vs the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VG-160 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-160 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the VG-160 versus the G700SE.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-160 and G700SE is 96 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and G700SE.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus VG-160 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer VG-160 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.