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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-70 front
Portability
91 Imaging
43 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 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
  • New Model is Olympus TG-4
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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Renewed by Ricoh WG-80
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 6 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-3 grades vs the WG-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-70 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-70 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 WG-70 TG-3 
LaunchedFebruary 2020March 2014Fresher by 71 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-70

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-3 features outer measurements 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-70 has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 against the WG-70.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and WG-70.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the release date  of the cameras into account. The older TG-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
42
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (247g)
62
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Sports photography camera
47
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography info
Ricoh WG-70 Travel photography info
74
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 environment proof
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
71
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-70 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery life (330 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
49
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-70 Vlogging advice
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (247 grams)
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-70
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh WG-70
General Information
Brand Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh WG-70
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-03-31 2020-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED On, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 330 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $280