Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 19 months later than the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 89 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.