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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
Ricoh PX
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh PX, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the PX (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was launched 2 years later than the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-3 grades vs the PX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh PX

 TG-3 PX 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2011More recent by 32 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus TG-3

 PX TG-3 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh PX

 TG-3 PX 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 features external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-3 versus Ricoh PX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-3 vs the PX.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and PX is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-3 and PX.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography factors
Ricoh PX Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography advice
Ricoh PX Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (247g)
63
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (330 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography features
Ricoh PX Travel photography features
74
good battery (330 per charge)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Landscape photography camera
56
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
Ricoh PX Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Ricoh PX
 Olympus Tough TG-3Ricoh PX
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Ricoh
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Ricoh PX
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-03-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-92B DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $329