Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is very similar but the TS3 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.

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The TS3 was launched 2 years after the GR Digital III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS3 grades vs the GR Digital III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the GR Digital III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and GR Digital III is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS3 and GR Digital III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS3 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TS3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.