Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70
| TG-1 iHS | WG-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| WG-70 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2020 |  | May 2012 | Fresher 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 type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Ricoh 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 |