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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Ricoh PX

 TG-4 PX 
RevealedApril 2015August 2011More modern by 45 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus TG-4

 PX TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh PX

 TG-4 PX 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Ricoh PX Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
43
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247g)
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Ricoh PX Sports photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Ricoh PX Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (380 shots)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
62
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
Ricoh PX Vlogging features
34
decently wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (247g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Tough TG-4Ricoh PX
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Ricoh PX
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-04-13 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $329