Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The FE-5020 was brought out very close to the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-5020 grades against the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5020 and Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 vs the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and GR Digital III is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-5020 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.