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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Introduced October 2010
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 17 months later than the G700SE which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the G700SE in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-820 iHS G700SE 
IntroducedFebruary 2012October 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution1030k920kCrisper screen (+110k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 G700SE TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-820 iHS G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the G700SE.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and G700SE.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-820 iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
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supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh G700SE
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh G700SE
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
25
weather proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
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environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
23
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (307g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh G700SE
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 307 gr (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $500 $0