Olympus TG-870 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh WG-70, 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-70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was brought out 5 years prior to the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-870 scores against the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Ricoh WG-70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-870 and Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the WG-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and WG-70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TG-870 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.