Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-20

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-870 versus Ricoh WG-20, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 24 months after the WG-20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-870 grades versus the WG-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Ricoh WG-20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-870 and the WG-20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and WG-20.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-870 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.