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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Launched October 2010
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 16 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-320 scores against the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-320 G700SE 
LaunchedJanuary 2012October 2010More recent by 16 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-320

 G700SE TG-320 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-320 G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has 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) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh G700SE in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-320 and the G700SE.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and G700SE.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-320 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
has manual focus
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (155g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (150 shots)
no phase detect AF
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
67
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (150 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 307 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $0