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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh G700SE, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was unveiled 8 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-6 scores versus the G700SE for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh G700SE

		

		

			
 TG-6 G700SE 
AnnouncedMay 2019October 2010More recent by 105 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 G700SE TG-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh G700SE

		

		

			
 TG-6 G700SE 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 vs the G700SE.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and G700SE is 90 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and G700SE.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
40
 you can focus manually
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
29
 focusing manually
 no manual control
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
 Ricoh G700SE as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
51
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (307g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
47
 high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
25
 weather sealing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography information
68
 better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
59
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
57
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (340 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
40
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 weather sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging details
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
23
 rather wide (28mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (307 grams)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh G700SE
 Olympus Tough TG-6Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Ricoh G700SE
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2019-05-22 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 253g (0.56 lb) 307g (0.68 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B DB-60
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $449 $0