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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 versus Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 4 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh G700SE

 TG-4 G700SE 
AnnouncedApril 2015October 2010More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-4

 G700SE TG-4 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh G700SE

 TG-4 G700SE 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 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 change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 versus the G700SE.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and G700SE.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography advice
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Ricoh G700SE Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247 grams)
51
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (307g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh G700SE
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
40
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
environment proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Ricoh G700SE
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really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (247g)
23
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2015-04-13 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
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 All around 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 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $0