• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 8.3 megapixels
  • 13.90mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus TG-Tracker advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $430 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    14 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Olympus TG-Tracker

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 35 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 180g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    14.5 vs 8.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 14 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 1/2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD4000 IS

Olympus TG-Tracker
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh Theta V
Canon SD4000 IS
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compared to Olympus TG-1

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-1
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-1
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof

Compared to Olympus TG-2

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-2
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-2
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $383
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Waterproof

Compared to Olympus TG-5

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-5
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-5
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Thinner
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Rear display

Compared to Olympus TG-6

Olympus TG-Tracker
Olympus TG-6
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer video battery life
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
Ricoh Theta V
Olympus TG-6
  • $620
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer video battery life
  • $459
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Rear display
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