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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
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Olympus TG-320 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was manufactured 3 years before the WG-M1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-320 scores vs the WG-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-320 WG-M1 
Screen dimension2.7"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-320

 WG-M1 TG-320 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2012Fresher by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-320 WG-M1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 provides external 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 WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-320 versus the WG-M1.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and WG-M1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older TG-320 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others (155g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
38
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (155 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
good MP (14MP)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
good MP (14MP)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-320
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-M1
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-320 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus TG-320Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-320 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) (1×)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 1.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 350 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $2,000