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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 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 WG-M1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 1.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
  • 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 3 years prior to the WG-M1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the WG-M1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-820 iHS WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1030k115kClearer screen (+915k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 WG-M1 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014February 2012Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1

 TG-820 iHS WG-M1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS features outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-M1 has measurements of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the WG-M1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and WG-M1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and WG-M1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-M1
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includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Ricoh WG-M1 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
35
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (1.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (800)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh WG-M1 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSRicoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Ricoh WG-M1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) (1×)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 1.5 inches
Display resolution 1,030k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in no built-in flash
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
Supported 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $2,000