Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-870 versus Ricoh WG-4 GPS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the WG-4 GPS (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 24 months later than the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-4 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-870 matches up against the WG-4 GPS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys exterior measurements 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 WG-4 GPS has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WG-4 GPS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and WG-4 GPS is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WG-4 GPS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.