Olympus E-510 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-510 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is fairly comparable but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The E-510 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Ricoh GR Digital IV being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-510 grades vs the GR Digital IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-510 and Ricoh GR Digital IV. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-510 provides physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has measurements of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-510 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-510 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-510 and GR Digital IV is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and GR Digital IV.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The E-510 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older E-510 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.