Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-4

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 13 months after the WG-4 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the WG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Ricoh WG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-860 vs the WG-4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and WG-4.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-860 will have an advantage in sensor technology.