Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh PX

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 6 months after the PX and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the PX in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Ricoh PX has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and PX is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and PX.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh PX to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.