Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2020
- Refreshed by Ricoh WG-80

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Tough-3000 was released 11 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Tough-3000 matches up against the WG-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh WG-70
Tough-3000 | WG-70 |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus Tough-3000
WG-70 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 122 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-70
Tough-3000 | WG-70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 has outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the WG-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Tough-3000 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Tough-3000 and WG-70.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-70 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh WG-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh WG-70 |
Also called | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2020-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | On, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes (Wireless) |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $280 |