Olympus SZ-15 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-15 was introduced 17 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-15 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has specifications of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-15 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SZ-15 provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The more recent SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.