Olympus SZ-12 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was launched 18 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 features physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.