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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 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 WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was launched 11 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-320 matches up vs the WG-80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TG-320 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus TG-320

 WG-80 TG-320 
IntroducedMay 2022January 2012More modern by 126 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-80

 TG-320 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.70"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-80 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-320 compared to the WG-80.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and WG-80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and WG-80.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TG-320 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography features
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-80
67
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
weather proofing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (150 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography information
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-320 Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2022-05-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.70"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 155 gr (0.34 lb) 193 gr (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 All around 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
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300