Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh WG-6

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh WG-6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and WG-6 (20MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and WG-6 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The E-3 was announced 11 years earlier than the WG-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh WG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-3 matches up vs the WG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 and Ricoh WG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Ricoh WG-6 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 offers external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-6 has dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 246 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-3 vs Ricoh WG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-3 compared to the WG-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and WG-6 is 56 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and WG-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh WG-6 will provide extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.