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Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Ricoh GR II front
Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
55
Overall
57

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Announced August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 IV
Ricoh GR II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 251g - 117 x 63 x 35mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M10 III and Ricoh GR II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and GR II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 III was revealed 2 years after the GR II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-M10 III scores against the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Ricoh GR II

 E-M10 III GR II 
RevealedAugust 2017June 2015Newer by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR II over the Olympus E-M10 III

 GR II E-M10 III 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Ricoh GR II

 E-M10 III GR II 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 III and Ricoh GR II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III against the GR II.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and GR II is 80 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and GR II.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-M10 III provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer E-M10 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR II as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
75
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
Ricoh GR II Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (251g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography advice
Ricoh GR II Sports photography advice
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography advice
Ricoh GR II Travel photography advice
67
provides touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than others in class (251g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR II Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
59
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR II Vlogging highlights
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (410 grams)
32
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (251g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Ricoh GR II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Ricoh GR II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIRicoh GR II
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Ricoh GR II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-08-31 2015-06-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII GR Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-16.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 300s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) 3.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Flash On, Flash Synchro., Manual Flash, Red-Eye Flash Auto, Red-Eye Flash On, Red-Eye Flash Synchro, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 251 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 117 x 63 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1078
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 DB-65
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $650 $599