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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh PX, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 23 months later than the PX which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the PX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 TG-2 iHS PX 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

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

 PX TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

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

 TG-2 iHS PX 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh PX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the PX.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and PX is 91 and 95 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and PX.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh PX to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Ricoh PX Portrait photography details
27
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Ricoh PX Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh PX as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh PX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh PX
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $329