Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh GR III

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Olympus E-M10 II vs Ricoh GR III

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Olympus E-M10 II conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M10 III
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Differences

Olympus E-M10 II advantages over Ricoh GR III

Less expensive
$550 vs $897*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 200 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Faster JPEG shooting
8.9 fps vs 4.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.9 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 9 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Ricoh GR III advantages over Olympus E-M10 II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
33 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
1200 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 28 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent value for the money; Professional-grade ergonomics; Incredibly good image quality for its class; Solid performance specs across the board; Loaded with features.
Kit lens may not be quite as sharp as previous kit lens from this line; Below average battery life; Somewhat confusing menu systems.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Ricoh GR III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX7

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

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Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX7

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Olympus E-M10

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10

$349
4/3

Fast startup
Shoots 24p video

$399
4/3

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Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M10

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Olympus E-M5 II

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M5 II

$349
4/3

Less expensive
Internal flash

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

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Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M5 II

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M10 II

Panasonic GX85

$349
4/3

Higher effective ISO
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX85

Ricoh GR III

Panasonic GX85

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Olympus E-M10 II

Olympus E-M10 III

$349
4/3

Less expensive

$549
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Bigger JPEG buffer

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Ricoh GR III

Olympus E-M10 III

$984
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$549
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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