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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Ricoh WG-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was revealed 9 years before the WG-70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the WG-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-70 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020February 2012More modern by 97 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider 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") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the WG-70.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and WG-70 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and WG-70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
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 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography info
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
62
 image stabilization (Digital)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Sports photography advice
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 shots)
 no phase detect AF
50
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 environment proofing
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography advice
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have mic port
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh WG-70
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,030k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in On, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $280