Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-4

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 21 months earlier than the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WG-4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and WG-4.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Ricoh WG-4 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.