Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Comparison

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Olympus TG-6

12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing TG-6 and WG-M1, two Waterproof cameras from Olympus and Ricoh. Olympus TG-6 was introduced to market in May 2019 and Ricoh WG-M1 was launched in September 2014. As you can see, WG-M1 is 5 years older than TG-6. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-05-22

12MP - BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

253g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-5 Compare

Ricoh WG-M1 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-09-12

14MP - 1/2.3' CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 800

Mount

1.50" Fixed Type Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

190g. 66 x 43 x 89 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-6 over Ricoh WG-M1

Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
In-built Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash	Yes vs No	Useful in low-light
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 800	1500% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 1.5	1.5 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 115k dots	804% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	10 fps faster
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs mm	100 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4x vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 2.80	faster lens at wide
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

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Reasons to choose Ricoh WG-M1 over Olympus Tough TG-6

Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Battery Life	350 shots vs 340 shots	10 more frames with a single charge
Weight	190 g vs 253 g	63 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide	mm vs 25mm	25 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 4.90	faster lens at tele

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Common Strengths of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Size	1.50" vs 1.50"	Small display
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries). Ricoh WG-M1 has external dimensions of 66 x 43 x 89 mm (2.6 x 1.69 x 3.5″) and weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1. Ricoh WG-M1 is 47mm narrower and 23mm shorter than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 57mm thicker.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1.

Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Ricoh WG-M1 is significantly lighter (63g ) than the Olympus TG-6 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-6's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Ricoh WG-M1's 1.5 screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1: Sensor Comparison

Olympus TG-6 has a 12.0MP (1/2. ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor. On the other hand, Ricoh WG-M1 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TG-6 and WG-M1 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 Cameras

As seen above, Ricoh WG-M1 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-6. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus TG-6 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens whereas Ricoh WG-M1 features a F2.8 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Olympus TG-6's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Ricoh WG-M1's mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, WG-M1's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Olympus TG-6 has 100mm longer reach than the Ricoh WG-M1. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Ricoh WG-M1 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TG-6

WG-M1

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus TG-6 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Ricoh WG-M1 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus TG-6 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Ricoh WG-M1 for Street Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Small Body
Live-view
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Olympus TG-6 for Sports Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-M1 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
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Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/s
Focus Points
mm Tele Lens
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Olympus TG-6 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Ricoh WG-M1 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
253g
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Compact Body
190g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 89mm
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Olympus TG-6 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Ricoh WG-M1 for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh WG-M1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus TG-6 and Ricoh WG-M1 scores compare:

Olympus TG-6

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #285 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Ricoh WG-M1

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #256 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #879 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-6 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Ricoh WG-M1 in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Olympus TG-6.

Ricoh WG-M1 vs Olympus TG-6 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Tough TG-6	Ricoh WG-M1
Brand	Olympus	Ricoh
Announced	2019-05-22	2014-09-12
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Size		1/2.3'
Dimensions	1/2.	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	0.00mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	25	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-100 mm (4x)	no lens
Max Aperture	F2.0-4.9	F2.8
Macro Focus Range	1cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3.00"	1.50"
Resolution	1,040k dots	115k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	No
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	20.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	253g	190g
Dimensions	113 x 66 x 32mm	66 x 43 x 89mm
Battery Life	340 shots	350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	Built-in	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction