Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WG-20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 13 months prior to the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the WG-20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and WG-20 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and WG-20.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-20 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.