OM-1vs Ricoh GR III
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Ricoh
Ricoh GR III (2019)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Street photography & urban reportage
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- Street photographers who want a classic 28mm perspective in a pocketable body
- Documentary photographers who want a discreet, fast APS-C compact
- GR IIIx buyers who prefer the wider 28mm field of view
- Anyone who wants serious APS-C image quality without carrying a bag
Quick take: The ricoh gr iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-1 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 520 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 599g (body only) | 257g |
| Dimensions | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-1 | Ricoh GR III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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