Olympus XZ-1 vs Ricoh WG-4

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh WG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and WG-4 (16MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and WG-4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-1 was launched 4 years before the WG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the XZ-1 matches up against the WG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-1 and Ricoh WG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-1 compared to the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and WG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-1 and WG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Ricoh WG-4 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be behind in sensor technology.