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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • Launched June 2013
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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Later Model is Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and WG-70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 7 years before the WG-70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-70

 TG-2 iHS WG-70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WG-70 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2020June 2013Newer by 80 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-70

 TG-2 iHS WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WG-70.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and WG-70 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and WG-70.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Ricoh WG-70 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Portrait photography info
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provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Ricoh WG-70 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Ricoh WG-70
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography information
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good battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Ricoh WG-70 Landscape photography details
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really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSRicoh WG-70
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2013-06-28 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - On, off
External flash
AE 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $280