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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-610 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
22 Overall
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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
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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).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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
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 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
29
 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
52
 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
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 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
37
 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
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 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