Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-20

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 3 years earlier than the WG-20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-810 scores versus the WG-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-20. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Ricoh WG-20 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-20 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-810 against the WG-20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-20.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.