Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh CX2

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1 III and Ricoh CX2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and CX2 (9MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and CX2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 10 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 III matches up against the CX2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh CX2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Ricoh CX2 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III and Ricoh CX2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and CX2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and CX2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 III will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.