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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Released May 2012
Ricoh WG-20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WG-20 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 21 months prior to the WG-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the WG-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-20

 TG-1 iHS WG-20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WG-20 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014May 2012More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-20

 TG-1 iHS WG-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys outer measurements 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 WG-20 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WG-20.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WG-20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WG-20.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Ricoh WG-20 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-20 Portrait photography features
27
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Ricoh WG-20
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Ricoh WG-20
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-20 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Ricoh WG-20
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-20
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh WG-20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh WG-20
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-05-08 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p, 15p), 640 x 480 (30p, 15p), 320 x 240 (30p, 15p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $370