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OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
80
Imaging
63
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
51

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Launched February 2012
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OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the OM System OM-5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The OM System OM-5 was brought out 10 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 OM System OM-5 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
LaunchedOctober 2022February 2012Fresher by 131 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the OM System OM-5

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 OM System OM-5 

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 OM System OM-5 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen dimensions

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the OM System OM-5 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 80 and 69 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The OM System OM-5 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the OM System OM-5 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography info
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography factors
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
48
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography information
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (310 per charge)
58
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (310 CIPA)
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging features
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
24
relatively wide (24mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (550g)
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OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 OM System OM-5Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Make Olympus Ricoh
Model type OM System OM-5 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-10-26 2012-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Number of lenses 119 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 180 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/3200 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 414 grams (0.91 lbs) 550 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,200 $871