Olympus FE-5020 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 12 months earlier than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-5020 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 95 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-5020 to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5020 will be behind in sensor innovation.