Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is relatively close but the TG-6 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was revealed 9 years later than the GR Digital III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-6 scores versus the GR Digital III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-6 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 and the GR Digital III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-6 and GR Digital III is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and GR Digital III.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-6 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-6 will have an advantage in sensor tech.