Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh PX, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 3 years after the PX which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 grades against the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 against the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and PX.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-4 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.