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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released May 2022
  • Replaced the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was brought out 11 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-810 grades vs the WG-80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-80

 TG-810 WG-80 
Display sizing3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-80 TG-810 
ReleasedMay 2022August 2011More modern by 130 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-80

 TG-810 WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 vs the WG-80.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and WG-80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-80 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography details
43
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-80
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-16 2022-05-19
Physical type 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
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.70"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $428 $300