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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was unveiled 3 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-3 scores versus the G700SE when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-3 G700SE 
AnnouncedMarch 2014October 2010Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-3

 G700SE TG-3 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-3 G700SE 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh G700SE in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 against the G700SE.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and G700SE.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography info
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
Travel photography with Ricoh G700SE
74
great battery power (330 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
56
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery power (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
weather proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
23
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh G700SE
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-03-31 2010-10-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 grams (0.54 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $0