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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Ricoh GR front
Portability
90
Imaging
57
Features
54
Overall
55

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Ricoh GR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is pretty close but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-870 was launched 2 years after the GR which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-870 grades versus the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Ricoh GR

 TG-870 GR 
LaunchedJanuary 2016April 2013Newer by 34 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus TG-870

 GR TG-870 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1230k921kCrisper screen (+309k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GR

 TG-870 GR 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-870 against the GR.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and GR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and GR.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-870 has got the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher TG-870 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Ricoh GR
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
74
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR as a Street photography camera
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
74
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (245g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography details
Ricoh GR Sports photography details
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Ricoh GR
69
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Landscape photography factors
50
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh GR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh GR
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Ricoh GR
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Ricoh GR
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-01-06 2013-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 972
Other
Battery life 300 images 290 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $971