Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GR

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GR, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and GR (16MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GR (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TG-6 was launched 6 years later than the GR and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-6 grades vs the GR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Ricoh GR. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Ricoh GR Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Ricoh GR has measurements of 117mm x 61mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the GR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GR is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and GR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Ricoh GR will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.