Most of my photos these days are used for websites or newsletters or narrated slideshows. Those uses don’t require high resolution files, so I’ve downsized my cameras. Lately I’ve grown fond of the discrete Ricoh GRIII which is very popular among street photographers. I like it for landscapes too. I still shoot some 35mm film now and then, but the cost of film keeps climbing, so I’ve begun using GRIII film simulations as an alternative.
The best feature of the GRIII is its size. It fits easily in a jeans pocket. It boasts a super sharp lens and an APS-C sensor, but it lacks some features that one might want in a multi-purpose camera. It isn’t water resistant and it doesn’t have an on-board flash.
I own a just slightly longer camera, the Olympus TG-5. It’s water proof to 50 feet below, and does have an on-board flash. The T in TG-5 stands for tough, and it is indeed. I’ve dropped it several times on the pavement with no ill effects.
The GRIII takes very poor video, but the TG-5's 4K-30 clips are quite serviceable.
Although the GRIII can take macro shots, I do better capturing those with my TG-5. If the weather turns rainy I put the GRIII into my coat for protection and resume shooting with the TG-5.
Neither of these small cameras has good battery life, but they happen to use the same battery, the Olympus LI90b or equivalent, so if I take several of those on a shoot I’m prepared to keep both cameras running.
Below are some sample shots from these tiny twins. I’d call the TG-5 a point-and-shoot, but to get the best from the GRIII you’ll definitely need photographic skill. If you're looking for an excellent travel camera you might consider getting either one.
Some mighty fancy camerawork there Tom! You must be a genius. The shot of the highlighted building is a Pulitzer Prize winner! And all the rest are definitely "in the pink!