Olympus E-M5 III vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M5 III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M5 III was revealed 9 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III 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 going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M5 III matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 III has external measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 III and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 80 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 III will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.