Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Successor is Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 245g - 117 x 61 x 35mm
- Announced April 2013
- Refreshed by Ricoh GR II
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Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GR (16MP) is very close but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-3 was manufactured 12 months later than the GR which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-3 matches up versus the GR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh GR
| TG-3 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2014 |  | April 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh GR over the Olympus TG-3
| GR | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh GR
| TG-3 | GR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 features external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 compared to the GR.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and GR is 90 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and GR.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The TG-3 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The fresher TG-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-3 | Ricoh GR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-3 | Ricoh GR |
| Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-03-31 | 2013-04-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 300s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 117 x 61 x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 972 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 290 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | DB65 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $350 | $971 |