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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89 Imaging
59 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Superseded the Ricoh GR
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was launched 2 months prior to the GR II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-4 grades versus the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh GR II

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 GR II TG-4 
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GR II

		

		

			
 TG-4 GR II 
ReleasedApril 2015June 2015Similar generation
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 against the GR II.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GR II is 90 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and GR II.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
Ricoh GR II Portrait photography info
47
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
75
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
74
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (251 grams)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GR II Sports photography factors
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
50
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Ricoh GR II
74
 good battery (380 shots)
 weather sealing
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
67
 lighter than others in class (251 grams)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Ricoh GR II
62
 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
59
 focusing manually
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (28mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
 Ricoh GR II as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (251g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external mic port
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh GR II
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh GR II
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh GR II
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2015-06-17
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII GR Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-16.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 300 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 251 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $379 $599