Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh GR

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh GR, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and GR (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and GR (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was released 6 years earlier than the GR which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-3 grades vs the GR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-3 and Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has dimensions of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh GR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-3 versus the GR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and GR is 56 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-3 and GR.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Ricoh GR will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.