Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III
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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-310 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-310 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Ricoh GR III
TG-310 | GR III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Olympus TG-310
GR III | TG-310 | |||
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Announced | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Ricoh GR III
TG-310 | GR III | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-310 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Olympus TG-310 | Ricoh GR III | |
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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 |