Olympus E-M1 III vs Ricoh WG-70

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh WG-70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and WG-70 (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and WG-70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was launched within a month of the WG-70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh WG-70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1 III matches up against the WG-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Ricoh WG-70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Ricoh WG-70 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III enjoys outside 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 WG-70 has sizing of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 III versus Ricoh WG-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III against the WG-70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and WG-70 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and WG-70.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.