Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Announced October 2010
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The TG-1 iHS was announced 20 months later than the G700SE making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE
TG-1 iHS | G700SE | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | October 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
G700SE | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 610k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
TG-1 iHS | G700SE | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh G700SE in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the G700SE.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G700SE.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-1 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh G700SE |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2010-10-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 307 gr (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $0 |