• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus TG-320 advantages over Ricoh Theta SC

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    102 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Ricoh Theta SC advantages over Olympus TG-320

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 260 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    8 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    102g vs 155g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax W90

Olympus TG-320
Pentax W90
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus TG-320 vs Pentax W90

Ricoh Theta SC
Pentax W90
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Pentax W90

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Olympus TG-320
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus TG-320 vs Sony DSC-TX9

Ricoh Theta SC
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Sony DSC-TX9

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS10

Olympus TG-320
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Ricoh Theta SC
Panasonic DMC-TS10
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Panasonic DMC-TS10

Compared to Olympus TG-310

Olympus TG-320
Olympus TG-310
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-310

Ricoh Theta SC
Olympus TG-310
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta SC vs Olympus TG-310

Compared to Sony TF1

Olympus TG-320
Sony TF1
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus TG-320 vs Sony TF1

Ricoh Theta SC
Sony TF1
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

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