Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-30

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was launched 16 months after the WG-30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 scores vs the WG-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Ricoh WG-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-30 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 vs the WG-30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and WG-30 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and WG-30.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-870 provides an edge in sensor tech.