Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was introduced 10 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1 III matches up against the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 III compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 67 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.