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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-610 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-610

 G700SE TG-610 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-610 G700SE 
RevealedJanuary 2011October 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (307g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
23
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (307g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh G700SE
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