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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Succeeded the Ricoh WG-70
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WG-80 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 11 years earlier than the WG-80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the WG-80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Ricoh WG-80

 TG-1 iHS WG-80 
Display sizing3"2.70"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 WG-80 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedMay 2022May 2012Newer by 122 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-80

 TG-1 iHS WG-80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-80 has proportions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WG-80.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and WG-80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and WG-80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Ricoh WG-80 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Portrait photography features
27
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (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-80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-80 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography highlights
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.70")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Ricoh WG-80
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSRicoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Ricoh WG-80
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-08 2022-05-19
Physical type 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.70 inch
Screen resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
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 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $300