Olympus SZ-30MR vs Ricoh GR II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Ricoh GR II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the GR II (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 5 years earlier than the GR II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the GR II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Ricoh GR II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Ricoh GR II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Ricoh GR II has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the GR II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and GR II is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and GR II.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.