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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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-70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Successor is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 8 years prior to the WG-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WG-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70

 TG-1 iHS WG-70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WG-70 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020May 2012Fresher by 94 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-70

 TG-1 iHS WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the WG-70.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and WG-70.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography features
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography details
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good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
71
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Ricoh WG-70
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-05-08 2020-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes (Wireless)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 350 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $280