Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 3 years later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-3 scores against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-3 compared to the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 90 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-3 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.