Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh G700SE

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh G700SE, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and G700SE (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 9 years after the G700SE which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-M1 III matches up against the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Ricoh G700SE has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh G700SE in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III versus the G700SE.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and G700SE is 67 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and G700SE.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 III will produce extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.