• •24 MP CMOS Sensor with accelerator unit helps achieve remarkable image quality. 3 Axis; 4 Stop Shake Reduction ensures sharp images even in lower light conditions. It is also compatible with multi-tone 14-bit RAW image recording.
• 3" Air gapless Capacitive Touch LCD Screen makes controlling the GR III event easier with complete menu control as well as focus and shutter release.
• The GR III features a hybrid AF system combining a contrast-type AF mechanism superior in focusing precision with a phase-detection-type AF mechanism assuring high-speed focusing operation. Taking advantage of both mechanisms, it assures faster, more responsive autofocus operation.
• "The GR III provides wireless LAN functions for easy pairing with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. By installing the dedicated Image Sync application on a mobile device, the user can display a Live-View image on the device’s monitor, release the shutter and send various commands from the device. "
• Full HD movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels, 60 frame rate) in the H.264 recording format
• Compatible with Pentax AF-201, AF360 FGZ II & AF 540 FGZ II Flashes

Description

This high-end digital compact camera harmonizes high-quality, high-resolution images with intuitive, responsive snapshot capabilities in its compact, lightweight body — making it an excellent choice, even for professional photographers.

To further enhance the essential values of a camera true to the GR-series concept of optimizing image quality, snapshot capabilities and portability, this latest GR-series model is equipped with a complete range of newly designed main components, including a lens, an image sensor and an imaging engine.

Despite a compact body one size smaller than its predecessor, it incorporates a large APS-C-size CMOS image sensor with approximately 24.24 effective megapixels to produce high-resolution images, while its short start-up time of approximately 0.8 seconds allows for quick, responsive shooting.

It also provides an assortment of new features, such as a high-speed hybrid AF system, an originally developed SR (Shake Reduction) mechanism, and touch-screen operation for intuitive control, to improve operability and functionality.

Q&A

Can it be used in full auto mode?

Yes, simply turn the Top Mode Dial to (P) Program Mode, which will automatically adjust all settings.
By Ricoh on April 8, 2019

Will the previous generations wide angle lens and adapter work on this model?

Unfortunately not due to the new design of the optical lens, the GR III requires a new Lens Adapter ( GA-1 ) and new Wide Conversion Lens ( GW-4 ).
By Ricoh on April 8, 2019

Is the touchscreen glass or plastic?

Quoting from Imaging Resource review of GR iii "...It still has a 3.0-inch diagonal, but now has a wider 3:2 aspect ratio and a capacitive touch-screen overlay on the tempered cover glass which allows it to double as an input device. " So it does seem to have tempered glass screen cover.
by Shardul on Mar 16, 2019

Does the app allow for easy photo transfer to iOS devices?

Yes the ImageSync App allows easy transfer of images from the Ricoh GRIII to iOS devices.
By Ricoh on May 16, 2019