Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 3000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Introduced September 2014

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Tough-3000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WG-M1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Tough-3000 scores vs the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 & Ricoh WG-M1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery & Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Ricoh WG-M1
Tough-3000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus Tough-3000
WG-M1 | Tough-3000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Ricoh WG-M1
Tough-3000 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus Tough-3000 has got exterior 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) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Olympus Tough-3000 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Tough-3000 versus the WG-M1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Tough-3000 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and WG-M1.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-M1 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Tough-3000 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Also Known as | mju Tough 3000 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | (1×) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 1.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 pounds) | 190 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $2,000 |