Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Ricoh GR III, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GR III (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 6 years earlier than the GR III and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Ricoh GR III. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh GR III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the GR III.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and GR III is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and GR III.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Ricoh GR III will offer you greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.