Olympus E-M1X vs Ricoh GR III

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-M1X and Ricoh GR III, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and GR III (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was revealed 5 months later than the GR III so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1X matches up vs the GR III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X against the GR III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GR III is 54 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and GR III.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh GR III will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.