Pentax W60 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Following is a complete overview of the Pentax W60 and Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Ricoh. The resolution of the W60 (10MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty well matched but the W60 (1/2.3") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The W60 was announced very close to the GR Digital III so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the W60 matches up vs the GR Digital III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W60 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The whole galleries are available at Pentax W60 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital III has proportions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the W60 vs the GR Digital III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W60 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W60 and GR Digital III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The W60 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder.