Olympus FE-3010 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was launched 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores against the GR Digital IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital IV has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 versus the GR Digital IV.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and GR Digital IV is 97 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus FE-3010 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.