Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is very comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was launched 3 years earlier than the GR Digital IV and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 matches up against the GR Digital IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Ricoh GR Digital IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Ricoh GR Digital IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 versus Ricoh GR Digital IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 and the GR Digital IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and GR Digital IV is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and GR Digital IV.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus FE-5010 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.