Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and GR Digital III is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and GR Digital III.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.