Detailed comparison and review of Olympus Tough TG-6 and Ricoh GR III. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - compact | Digital camera - 1080p - compact |
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Height | 6.6 cm | 6.19 cm |
Width | 11.3 cm | 10.94 cm |
Depth | 3.24 cm | 3.32 cm |
Weight | 253 g | 227 g |
Weight Details | Camera with battery and memory card: 253 g | Camera only: 227 g Camera with battery and memory card: 257 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | - |
Protection | Waterproof, crushproof, freezeproof, shockproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | 4x | - |
Navigation | GPS/GLONASS/QZSS receiver | - |
SENSOR | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Sensor Resolution | 12.0 Megapixel | 24.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 12,700,000 pixels | - |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 12,000,000 pixels | 24,240,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 30 fps | 60 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | - | Anti-aliasing simulator function, ultrasonic vibration |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical (3-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, magnetometer, thermometre, pressure sensor | - |
PROCESSOR | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Image Processor | TruePic VIII | GR Engine 6 |
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LENS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Type | Zoom lens - 4x zoom - 4.5 - 18 mm - f/2.0-4.9 - zoom | Wide-angle lens 18.3 f/2.8 |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 25 - 100mm | 28mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 10 cm | 10 cm |
Macro Focus Range | 0.54cm | 6-12cm |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | - |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 9 elements | 4 groups / 6 elements |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Features | Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens, anti-fog coating | Built-in 1/4 Neutral Density Filter, built-in lens shield, aspherical lens |
FOCUSING | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 25 | - |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Pinpoint AF, Zone AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face Detection AF/AE |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 102400 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO auto (100-1600), ISO 100-12800 | ISO auto, ISO 100-102400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, aperture-priority | Bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Bracketing Modes | Focus bracketing | - |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, beach/snow, landscape-portrait, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, candle, e-portrait, handheld starlight, backlight correction HDR, portrait + nightscape, live composite | - |
Special Effects | Soft focus, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film | Monotone, Vivid, Custom Effect, Positive Film, Retro, Bleach Bypass, Black & White High Contrast, Standard, Soft Monotone, HDR Tone |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light, overcast, Underwater | Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight colour), fluorescent light (white) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
DISPLAY | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Display brightness control, display colour control, display saturation control |
FLASH | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Camera Flash | Built-in flash | - |
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Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, DNG (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
Audio Signal Format | PCM | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
MEMORY | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Internal Storage | - | 2 GB flash |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | 32 GB SDHC | - |
Memory Card Included | Yes | No |
Image Storage | RAW 4000 x 3000 JPEG 4000 x 3000 JPEG 1280 x 720 |
6000 x 4000 4800 x 3200 3360 x 2240 1920 x 1280 4000 x 4000 3200 x 3200 2240 x 2240 1280 x 1280 |
Video Capture | MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 102Mbps MOV - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 102Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps MOV - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps MOV - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Battery Type | Olympus Li-92B Lithium Ion | Ricoh DB-110 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Olympus Li-92B Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1350 mAh (included) | Ricoh DB-110 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 340 shots Video recording - 1.8 hours |
Photo shooting - 200 shots Playback - 3 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view |
Print Standard | DPOF support, Exif Print support | DPOF support, Exif Print support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) |
FEATURES | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec, 1 - 30 sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 10 frames per second | - |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, auto power save, date/time stamp, histogram display, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, digital tele-converter, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Time-Lapse recording, microscope image mode, Focus Stacking | RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, interval shooting mode, brightness control, in-camera film editing, contrast control, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, hue control, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, high ISO speed noise reduction, colour moire correction |
OTHERS | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Ricoh GR III |
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Included Accessories | Hand strap, carrying case, AC power adaptor, USB cable | Hand strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable |
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Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Underwater Use | Yes | - |
Underwater Depth | Up to 15 m | - |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |