Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh G700SE

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was unveiled 4 years after the G700SE which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-860 scores against the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 vs the G700SE.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.