Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GR II

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GR II, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 4 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the GR II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Ricoh GR II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh GR II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the GR II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and GR II is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and GR II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Ricoh GR II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.