Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (12MP) is very similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 16 months after the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-12 scores versus the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 and Ricoh GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 against the GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and GXR GR Lens A12 28mm F2.5.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus SZ-12 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.