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Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Ricoh WG-30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Ricoh WG-30W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed October 2014
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WG-30W (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WG-30W (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was announced 5 years after the WG-30W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the WG-30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Ricoh WG-30W

 E-M1 III WG-30W 
RevealedFebruary 2020October 2014Newer by 66 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-30W over the Olympus E-M1 III

 WG-30W E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Ricoh WG-30W

 E-M1 III WG-30W 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III features outer measurements 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 WG-30W has dimensions of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the WG-30W.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and WG-30W is 67 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and WG-30W.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-30W
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Ricoh WG-30W Street photography advice
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
62
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Sports photography information
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography information
Ricoh WG-30W Travel photography information
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
71
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh WG-30W as a Landscape photography camera
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-30W Vlogging info
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Ricoh WG-30W
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIRicoh WG-30W
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Ricoh WG-30W
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-02-11 2014-10-09
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 9
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 images 300 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $1,800 $280