Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-30

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-30, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-30 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was brought out 6 months before the WG-30 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-3 grades vs the WG-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Ricoh WG-30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh WG-30 has measurements of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 versus the WG-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WG-30 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-3 and WG-30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.