Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX
90 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Ricoh PX
TG-3 | PX | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Ricoh PX | |
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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 |