Olympus VG-120 vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-120 versus Ricoh GR III, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the VG-120 (14MP) and GR III (24MP) and the VG-120 (1/2.3") and GR III (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The VG-120 was introduced 8 years prior to the GR III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus VG-120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Ricoh GR III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the VG-120 grades versus the GR III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-120 and Ricoh GR III. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-120 Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-120 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus VG-120 versus Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-120 and the GR III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-120 and GR III is 96 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-120 and GR III.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VG-120 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR III will produce greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VG-120 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.