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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • New Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 9 years earlier than the WG-70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-810 grades versus the WG-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 WG-70 TG-810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020August 2011More recent by 103 months
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-810 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 comes with physical dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-810 and the WG-70.
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and WG-70.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh WG-70 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-70
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 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography information
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
50
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
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 weather proofing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography factors
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 220 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $280