Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was released 5 years prior to the WG-20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Tough-3000 grades versus the WG-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-20 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 and the WG-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and WG-20.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-20 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Tough-3000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.