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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-810 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Announced August 2011
Ricoh WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was released 4 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-810 scores against the WG-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-810 WG-M1 
Screen sizing3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution920k115kSharper screen (+805k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-810

 WG-M1 TG-810 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014August 2011Fresher by 37 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-810 WG-M1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has proportions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the WG-M1.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-810 and WG-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older TG-810 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-M1
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-810 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed ((1×)mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (1.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (800)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus TG-810Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-810 Ricoh WG-M1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 1.5 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 115k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $428 $2,000