Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh GR II

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh GR II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GR II (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was launched 4 years after the GR II which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1 III scores versus the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III features 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) whilst the Ricoh GR II has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 III and the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and GR II is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.