Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GR Digital III (10MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-310 was launched 18 months after the GR Digital III which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-310 matches up against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-310 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-310 vs the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GR Digital III.

As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-310 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-310 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.