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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 7 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70

 TG-850 iHS WG-70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 WG-70 TG-850 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2014More recent by 73 months
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-70

 TG-850 iHS WG-70 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the WG-70.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WG-70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
72
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography info
50
pretty wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Ricoh WG-70
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-29 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $280