OM System OM-5 vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

In this write-up, we are reviewing the OM System OM-5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The OM System OM-5 was brought out 12 years after the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the OM System OM-5 grades versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-5 and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The entire galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The OM System OM-5 comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has specifications of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the OM System OM-5 versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the OM System OM-5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 80 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the OM System OM-5 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent OM System OM-5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.