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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Ricoh G700SE, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 5 years after the G700SE which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-870 grades versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-870 G700SE 
IntroducedJanuary 2016October 2010Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-870

 G700SE TG-870 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-870 G700SE 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 compared to the G700SE.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and G700SE.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (221 grams)
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography info
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography info
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better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
more heavy than others (221g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
more heavy than competitors (307g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (221g)
23
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Ricoh G700SE
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2016-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $0