Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WG-80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 10 years before the WG-80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the WG-80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Ricoh WG-80. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh WG-80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the WG-80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and WG-80 is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and WG-80.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh WG-80 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.