Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GR II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh GR II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-3 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The TG-3 was launched 14 months earlier than the GR II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-3 grades vs the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Ricoh GR II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-3 versus the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-3 and GR II is 90 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and GR II.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The TG-3 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged TG-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.