Olympus SP-565UZ vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 14 months prior to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has dimensions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 72 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.