Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 15 months later than the WG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-4 scores versus the WG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Ricoh WG-4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Ricoh WG-4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 and the WG-4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and WG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and WG-4.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.