Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-1 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Ricoh WG-4 GPS has external dimensions of 124 x 64 x 33 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 1.3″) and weighs 235 g (0.52 lb / 8.29 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and the Olympus TG-1 iHS. Olympus TG-1 iHS is 12mm narrower and 3mm thinner than Ricoh WG-4 GPS but it is also 3mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-1 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-1 iHS is 5g lighter than the Ricoh WG-4 GPS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Ricoh WG-4 GPS and Olympus TG-1 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.