Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 2 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by 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") along with a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.