Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-6, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-6 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WG-6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-3 grades versus the WG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 versus the WG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and WG-6 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and WG-6.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Ricoh WG-6 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.