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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

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).

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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
33
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
42
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
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
64
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
43
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
49
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
30
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