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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Old Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Later Model is Ricoh GR III
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-310 was brought out 8 years earlier than the GR III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-310 grades versus the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GR III

 TG-310 GR III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Olympus TG-310

 GR III TG-310 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR III

 TG-310 GR III 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-310 vs the GR III.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-310 and GR III is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-310 and GR III.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-310 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Ricoh GR III will provide extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-310
Street photography with Ricoh GR III
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (257 grams)
great ISO range (102,400)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Ricoh GR III
67
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (257g)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
69
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GR III Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (257g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR III
 Olympus TG-310Ricoh GR III
General Information
Company Olympus Ricoh
Model type Olympus TG-310 Ricoh GR III
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2018-09-25
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-16
Macro focusing distance 3cm 6cm
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 257 grams (0.57 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $900