Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
(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
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
(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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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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (307g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Sports photography camera
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (307 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
environment proof
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than others in class (307g)
Photography Glossary
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh G700SE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
