Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
88 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Ricoh G700SE
| TG-6 | G700SE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | October 2010 | More recent by 105 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
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")
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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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)
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)
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Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
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
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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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
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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Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography factors
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")
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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Ricoh G700SE Vlogging details
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)
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
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh 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 |