Olympus FE-5010 vs Ricoh GR II

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and GR II (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FE-5010 was brought out 7 years before the GR II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the GR II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-5010 and Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and GR II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and GR II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Ricoh GR II will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.