Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Its time to look closer at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the GR Digital III and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the GR Digital III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Ricoh GR Digital III has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the GR Digital III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and GR Digital III is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and GR Digital III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus XZ-2 iHS to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.