Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh GR Digital IV, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and GR Digital IV (10MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was brought out 8 months earlier than the GR Digital IV and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-610 scores against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh GR Digital IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GR Digital IV is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-610 will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TG-610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.