Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III
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![Olympus TG-610 front Olympus TG-610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-610/Olympus-TG-610-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released 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
- Released September 2018
- Previous Model is Ricoh GR III
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR III
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh GR III, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
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The TG-610 was manufactured 8 years before the GR III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-610 matches up vs the GR III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 & Ricoh GR III. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Ricoh GR III
TG-610 | GR III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Olympus TG-610
GR III | TG-610 | |||
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Released | September 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 93 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+117k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Ricoh GR III
TG-610 | GR III | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Olympus TG-610 versus Ricoh GR III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 vs the GR III.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Ricoh-GR-III-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and GR III is 93 and 90 respectively.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Ricoh-GR-III-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-610 and GR III.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR III will show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Ricoh-GR-III-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Ricoh-GR-III-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-610 vs Ricoh GR III Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GR III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus TG-610 | Ricoh GR III |
Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2018-09-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.8-16 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 6cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 257g (0.57 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $223 | $900 |