Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-70

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-70, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the WG-70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 5 years before the WG-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-4 scores against the WG-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-70 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-4 and Ricoh WG-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 compared to the WG-70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and WG-70 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and WG-70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older TG-4 will be behind in sensor innovation.