Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs
(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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Announced September 2014
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Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-2 iHS was released 14 months before the WG-M1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the WG-M1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-2 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 1.5" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+495k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| WG-M1 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2014 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh WG-M1
| TG-2 iHS | WG-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical 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 WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the WG-M1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WG-M1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and WG-M1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Ricoh WG-M1 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Ricoh WG-M1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2013-06-28 | 2014-09-12 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | (1×) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 1.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 115k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | OLED | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 350 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | Li-90B | DB-65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $380 | $2,000 |