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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Released September 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was unveiled 4 years before the WG-M1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-610 matches up versus the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-610 WG-M1 
Display size3"1.5"Larger display (+1.5")
Display resolution920k115kCrisper display (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-610

 WG-M1 TG-610 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 44 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-610 WG-M1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-610 against the WG-M1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and WG-M1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and WG-M1.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography advice
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography info
64
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery power (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
great battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (1.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus TG-610Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-610 Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-01-06 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 190 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $223 $2,000