Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GR II

Lets look more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the GR II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-15 scores against the GR II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-15 & Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh GR II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 compared to the GR II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and GR II is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and GR II.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The older SZ-15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.