Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Revealed October 2010

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-610 was launched 3 months after the G700SE so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-610 grades versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G700SE. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh G700SE
TG-610 | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-610
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G700SE
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | October 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 compared to the G700SE.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and G700SE.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-610 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh G700SE |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-06 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.20 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 307g (0.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 210 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $223 | $0 |