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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh WG-M1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
22 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-M1
(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
  • Released September 2014
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the WG-M1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was announced 5 months prior to the WG-M1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-3 scores vs the WG-M1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-M1 
Screen dimension3"1.5"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution460k115kSharper screen (+345k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Olympus TG-3

		

		

			
 WG-M1 TG-3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-M1

		

		

			
 TG-3 WG-M1 
ReleasedMarch 2014September 2014Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 provides 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) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has sizing of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh WG-M1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-3 vs the WG-M1.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and WG-M1 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and WG-M1.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-3 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
Ricoh WG-M1 Portrait photography features
37
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
30
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
Street photography with Ricoh WG-M1
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
53
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low maximum ISO (800)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-M1 Sports photography info
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
38
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
Ricoh WG-M1 Travel photography advice
74
 better than average battery power (330 shots)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (247g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
64
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Ricoh WG-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
56
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
35
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length ((1×)mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (1.5 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low maximum ISO (800)
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh WG-M1 Vlogging highlights
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
26
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of external microphone port
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh WG-M1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh WG-M1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh WG-M1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-03-31 2014-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) (1×)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 1.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 247 gr (0.54 lb) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 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 330 shots 350 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory microSD/microSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $2,000