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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the G700SE and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-2 iHS G700SE 
ReleasedJune 2013October 2010More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 G700SE TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k610kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-2 iHS G700SE 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the G700SE.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and G700SE is 91 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and G700SE.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography information
27
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
focusing manually
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography information
46
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
23
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 307 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $0