Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was brought out 13 months after the WG-4 GPS making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-860 matches up versus the WG-4 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 provides 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) and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-860 and the WG-4 GPS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and WG-4 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-860 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.