Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh G900

Below, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 III and Ricoh G900, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the G900 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and G900 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 24 months after the G900 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh G900 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M1 III grades versus the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has sizing of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 III against the G900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and G900 is 67 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and G900.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern E-M1 III is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.