Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 GPS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 24 months prior to the WG-4 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the WG-4 GPS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 GPS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside 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) while the Ricoh WG-4 GPS has sizing of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4 GPS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WG-4 GPS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and WG-4 GPS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and WG-4 GPS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-4 GPS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.