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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-310 matches up versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh WG-70

 TG-310 WG-70 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-310

 WG-70 TG-310 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2011Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-70

 TG-310 WG-70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the TG-310 vs the WG-70.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and WG-70 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and WG-70.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-70 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (155 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (150 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-310 Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $280