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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Comparison

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Ricoh G900

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing G900 and TG-820 iHS, two Waterproof cameras from Ricoh and Olympus. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Ricoh G900 has a 20.0 MP and Olympus TG-820 iHS has a 12.0 MP resolution. Ricoh G900 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Olympus TG-820 iHS was launched in February 2012. As you can see, TG-820 iHS is 6 years older than G900. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Ricoh G900 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-21
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840x2160 video resolution
  • 247g. 118 x 66 x 33 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-08
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 5 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 206g. 101 x 65 x 26 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Ricoh G900 over Olympus TG-820 iHS
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
340 shots vs 220 shots 120 more frames with a single charge
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide
3.50 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
5.50 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
5.5m vs 3.5m 2m longer range
Max Video Resolution
3840x2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Olympus TG-820 iHS over Ricoh G900
Weight
206 g vs 247 g 41 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
2.38µm2 vs 1.39µm2 71% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
Image Stabilization
Digital only vs Sensor-shift Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.030k dots High resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Common Weaknesses of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
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
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS: 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 Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh G900 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 33 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 1.3″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-820 iHS has external dimensions of 101 x 65 x 26 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.02″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. Olympus TG-820 iHS is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Ricoh G900.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS.
Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus TG-820 iHS is significantly lighter (41g ) than the Ricoh G900 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Ricoh G900 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Olympus TG-820 iHS has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VI processor.

Ricoh G900's sensor provides 8MP more than Olympus TG-820 iHS's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the G900 and TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS Cameras


Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Olympus TG-820 iHS has 71% larger pixel area (2.38µm2 vs 1.39µm2) compared to Ricoh G900, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Ricoh G900 features a 28-140 mm F3.5-5.5 5x zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-820 iHS features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.9 5× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.50, Ricoh G900 is faster than Olympus TG-820 iHS at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 140mm. However, with a max aperture of f5.50, Ricoh G900 is faster than Olympus TG-820 iHS at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

G900
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

G900
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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G900
TG-820 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

G900
TG-820 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS 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.

Ricoh G900 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-820 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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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Ricoh G900 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-820 iHS for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Ricoh G900 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-820 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
9 Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
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
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Ricoh G900 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-820 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
247g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
206g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Ricoh G900 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-820 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
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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Ricoh G900 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS: 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 Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 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 Ricoh G900 and Olympus TG-820 iHS scores compare:

Ricoh G900
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #71 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #513 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-820 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #95 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #559 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Ricoh G900 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus TG-820 iHS 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 Ricoh G900.

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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Ricoh G900 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Ricoh G900 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Brand Ricoh Olympus
Announced 2018-02-21 2012-02-08
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 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 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-140 mm (5x) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.5-5.5 F3.9-5.9
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,030k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Digital only Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.50 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840x2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Supports FlashAir SD cards None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 247g 206g
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 33mm 101 x 65 x 26mm
Battery Life 340 shots 220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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